Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11473Drink driving (suspected) · Co. Louth · 15 Jan 2026

Man arrested after two-vehicle collision on Knockbridge Road, Dundalk

A two-vehicle collision on Knockbridge Road in Dundalk left one person injured on Thursday 15 January 2026. The driver of the other vehicle, a man in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested16 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe collision involved two vehicles and left one person injured. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe collision happened on Knockbridge Road, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened shortly before 7:00pm on Thursday 15 January 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe driver of the other vehicle, a man in his 30s, failed a roadside test and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say inquiries are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherA woman in her 30s, the driver of one vehicle, was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital as a precaution. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2026
    Arresteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    One injured and man arrested after Dundalk-Knockbridge Road crash

    Original report of the collision, the arrest on suspicion of drink driving, and the injured woman's hospital transfer. No existing case matches.

    victim, 30s, femalesuspect, 30s, male