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Case No. 16795Dangerous driving · Co. Laois · 16 Jan 2023

Man convicted of dangerous driving after Mountmellick crash

On 16 January 2023, at around 6pm, Dean Fitzpatick, a 26-year-old farm labourer, crashed his Audi A4 into a VW Golf that was pulling out of a lane on O'Moore Street in Mountmellick, Co Laois. He was convicted of dangerous driving at Portlaoise District Court, and the outcome was reported on 28 June 2024 and published on 2 July 2024. He was fined €1,000 and disqualified from driving for two years, with recognisance fixed in case of appeal.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Dean Fitzpatick, 26, a farm labourer, was convicted of dangerous driving after crashing into a car in Mountmellick.
  • His Audi A4 crashed into a VW Golf that was pulling out of a lane.
Where
The collision happened on O'Moore Street in Mountmellick, Co Laois, on a road with a 50km speed limit.
When
The collision happened on 16 January 2023 at around 6pm.
Cause
A judge said the crash was caused by speeding and estimated the Audi was travelling at around 80 or 90kph.
Other details
  • The defence said a parked car blocked the view of the driver who was pulling out.
  • He had no previous convictions and a clean driving licence with no penalty points.
Investigation
Garda Stephen Lynott attended the scene, and both drivers were tested for alcohol with negative readings.
In court
  • CCTV footage of the incident was shown at Portlaoise District Court.
  • The court outcome was reported on 28 June 2024 and published on 2 July 2024.
Sentence
  • He was fined €1,000 and disqualified from driving for two years.
  • Recognisance was fixed in case of appeal.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was convicted of dangerous driving after crashing into a car in Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe collision happened on O'Moore Street in Mountmellick, Co Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe road has a 50km speed limit. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened on 16 January 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened around 6pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe judge said the accident was caused by speeding. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationBoth drivers were tested for alcohol and the readings were negative. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtCCTV footage of the incident was shown at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was fined €1,000 and disqualified from driving for two years. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence said a parked car had blocked the view of the driver who was pulling out. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA judge estimated the defendant's car was travelling at around 80 or 90kph. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions and a clean driving licence with no penalty points. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherRecognisance was fixed in case of appeal. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jun2024
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man convicted of dangerous driving following crash in Laois

    Reports the court outcome: a €1,000 fine, a two-year driving disqualification and recognisance fixed pending any appeal. Adds the defence account that a parked car blocked the view of the driver pulling out.

    convicted, Dean Fitzpatick, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Fitzpatick