Case No. 22642Road traffic incident (single-vehicle collision; driver fled scene) · Co. Limerick · 26 Jan 2023

Man arrested after fleeing scene of single-vehicle collision on Bloodmill Road, Limerick

A male in his 50s was arrested after fleeing the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Bloodmill Road, Limerick, at approximately 11.25pm on 26 January 2023, in which a van ended up upside down in a ditch. No injuries were reported and he was released with a file to be prepared for the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested27 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatNo injuries were reported. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe driver was a male in his 50s. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle was a van that ended up upside down in a ditch. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe driver fled the scene and was arrested a short time later. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on Bloodmill Road, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred at approximately 11.25pm on Thursday, 26 January 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe driver has been released and a file will be prepared for the DPP. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe driver was conveyed to Henry Street Garda station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherAn eyewitness described the man freeing himself from the vehicle and running, with gardaí chasing and catching him. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2023
    Man arrested after fleeing from scene of Limerick collision

    Initial report of the collision and arrest; driver released pending DPP file.

    suspect, 50s, male