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Case No. 30898Road traffic accident; drink driving (suspicion) · Co. Cork · 6 Jul 2021

Man arrested after van crashes with two cars in Doneraile, Cork

A van was involved in a collision with two cars in Richardstown, Doneraile, County Cork, at approximately 10pm on 6 July 2021 after locals reported it driving erratically and at speed through the village. A male was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and taken to Mallow Garda Station; no injuries were reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested7 Jul
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA road traffic collision involved two cars and a van. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred in Richardstown, Doneraile, County Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred on 6 July at approximately 10:00pm. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationA male was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested man was taken to Mallow Garda Station. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherLocals reported a van driving at speed and erratically through the village. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherA local witnessed a collision involving two cars and the speeding van. (corkbeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2021
    Arrestedcorkbeo.ie, first report
    Man arrested as Van in crash with two cars in North Cork

    Garda spokesperson statement confirming the collision, arrest and ongoing investigation.

    suspect, male