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Case No. 16845Theft of motor vehicle; fatal collision · Co. Kilkenny · 18 Nov 2022

Kilkenny man who died after stealing car was on drugs and drink at time of crash

On November 18, 2022, a car with a 16-year-old girl inside was taken from Green Street in Kilkenny City and driven at speed before crashing near Dinan Bridge on the N77 between Kilkenny and Ballyragget. The driver, Dale Fogarty, a man from Castlecomer, died after a head-on collision with another vehicle on the wrong side of the road at a bend, and the girl suffered life-changing injuries. A toxicology report showed multiple drugs and a very high level of alcohol in his system, and inspections found no mechanical defects in either vehicle. At the inquest at Kilkenny courthouse, reported on June 25, 2024, the coroner said his death was very avoidable, and no arrest or charge is reported because the driver died.

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reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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Where
  • The car was stolen from Green Street in Kilkenny City.
  • The crash happened close to Dinan Bridge on the N77 between Kilkenny and Ballyragget.
When
The car was stolen on November 18, 2022.
What happened
Dale Fogarty, a man from Castlecomer, was driving the car and died in the crash.
Cause
  • Fogarty drove the car at speed, overtaking several vehicles.
  • Fogarty was on the wrong side of the road, going around a bend, when he collided head on with another vehicle.
Other details
  • A 16-year-old girl in the car suffered life-changing injuries.
  • The collision caused serious injuries to the third occupants of the car.
  • A toxicology report showed Fogarty had multiple drugs and a very high level of alcohol in his system.
  • The coroner said Fogarty's death was very avoidable.
  • Kilkenny Live reported the inquest findings on June 25, 2024.
Investigation
An inspection of both vehicles found no mechanical defects.
In court
The inquest into Fogarty's death took place at Kilkenny courthouse.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe car was stolen from Green Street in Kilkenny City. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe car was stolen on November 18, 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeFogarty drove the car at speed, overtaking several vehicles, before crashing close to the Dinan Bridge on the N77. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causeFogarty was driving on the wrong side of the road around a bend when he collided head on with another vehicle. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationAn inspection of both vehicles found no mechanical defects. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe inquest into Fogarty's death took place at Kilkenny courthouse. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe collision caused serious injuries to the third occupants of the car. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherA 16-year-old girl in the car being driven suffered life-changing injuries in the collision. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherA toxicology report showed Fogarty had multiple drugs and a very high level of alcohol in his system at the time of his death. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe coroner said Fogarty's death was very avoidable. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jun2024
    Otherkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny man who stole car and died in crash was on drugs at time

    Inquest report on the death of the driver, covering a November 2022 car theft and crash. Reports toxicology results, the absence of mechanical defects and the coroner's comments.

    suspect, Dale Fogarty, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dale Fogartyvictim, 16, female