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Case No. 23233Dangerous driving · Co. Laois · 31 Jul 2026

Man charged with dangerous driving after serious two-car crash in Ballinakill, Laois

A man in his 30s from the Laois area was arrested and charged with dangerous driving in connection with a serious two-car crash on the L7797 near Moat, Ballinakill, on 31 July 2026. The driver and passenger of one car, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s, were taken to hospital.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged9 Oct
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe incident was a serious two-car crash. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe driver and passenger of one car, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s, were taken to hospital. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe crash occurred on the L7797 near Moat, Ballinakill. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe crash happened at around 10:15pm on Friday, 31 July 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationLaois Gardaí arrested a man in his 30s from the Laois area on 9 October 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA file is due to be sent to the DPP in relation to the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with dangerous driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man was released on station bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Oct2026
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man arrested in connection with serious crash in Laois

    First report of the arrest and charge following the July crash; the man was released on station bail and a file is due to the DPP.

    suspect, 30s, malevictim, 80s, malevictim, 70s, female