Ireland Case No. 3489Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Dublin · 31 Jan 2025
Man charged with dangerous driving causing death in three-car R129 crash near Blakes Cross
Stuart Geoghegan, 43, of Malahide, Co Dublin, appeared at Dublin District Court on 21 March 2026 charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Michael Drew, in his 60s, of Duleek, Co Meath, in a three-car collision on the R129 near Blakes Cross, North Dublin, on 31 January 2025. He was bailed on his own bond of €750 with a driving prohibition, and the case was adjourned to Balbriggan District Court on 30 April 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested20 Mar
2 reports - Charged21 Mar
- In court21 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports34 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 60s was killed in the collision. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA woman was hospitalised with injuries in the collision. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the crash on 20 March 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe collision involved three vehicles. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 60s died in the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman was taken to hospital with injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThree vehicles were involved in the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMichael Drew of Duleek, Co Meath, was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA female occupant of another vehicle was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatMichael Drew was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred on the R129 at Thomondstown near Blakes Cross, Co Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at Thomondstown near Blakes Cross on the R129. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred on the R129 at Thomondstown / Blakes Cross, North Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred on the R129 near Blakes Cross, North Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred on 31 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe arrest took place on Friday 20 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe fatal collision occurred shortly before 10am on Friday, 31 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe fatal collision took place on 31 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe arrested man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí have been investigating the crash for over a year. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses at the time of the crash. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí had previously issued an appeal for witnesses. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the collision are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationSergeant Darren Farrelly of Balbriggan Garda Station arrested the accused at 5.48pm on 20 March 2026 under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man in his 40s has been charged in connection with the fatal collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe accused was charged and made no reply after caution. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe charged man is due to appear before the District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 10.30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Balbriggan District Court on 30 April 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtBail conditions include a prohibition from driving any motor vehicle for the duration of bail. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtBail conditions require the accused to sign on three times a week at Malahide Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused must surrender his passport within 48 hours of taking up bail. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Mar2026Man appears in court charged over three-car Dublin crash that killed 60-year-old
First court appearance; bail conditions set including driving prohibition; case adjourned to Balbriggan District Court for 30 April 2026.
accused, Stuart Geoghegan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stuart Geogheganvictim, Michael Drew, 60s, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Drewvictim, female - 21 Mar2026Man to appear in court over fatal road crash that killed man in his 60s
Confirms the man in his 40s has been charged and is due to appear before the District Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice on 21 March 2026 at 10.30am. Identifies the victim as Michael Drew of Duleek, Co Meath, and notes three vehicles were involved.
victim, Michael Drew, 60s, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Drewsuspect, 40s, male - 20 Mar2026Man arrested in connection with fatal Dublin collision in which 60-year-old died
First report of the arrest; gardaí had previously issued a witness appeal for the 2025 collision.
victim, 60s, malevictim, femalesuspect, 40s, male - 20 Mar2026Man arrested in connection with three-car Dublin crash that killed 60-year-old
First report of the arrest; Gardaí have been investigating the crash for over a year since January 2025.
victim, 60s, malevictim, femalesuspect, 40s, male