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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11763Dangerous driving · Co. Kildare · 2 Feb 2025

Man faces dangerous driving charge after woman struck while running in Allenwood, Kildare

Greg Fields, 38, faces an allegation of dangerous driving on the R415 at Derrymullen, Allenwood, Co Kildare, on 2 February 2025, when a woman running on the road was struck by a car. The case was heard at Naas District Court and adjourned to March 18.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman was struck by a car while running and fell down an embankment. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman reportedly suffered a brain bleed, concussion, three lacerations and a torn ligament in her neck. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman had a plate inserted. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place on the R415 at Derrymullen, Allenwood. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident happened on 2 February 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe garda alleged the defendant was seen driving on the wrong side of the road. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeGreg Fields faces an allegation of dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtGardaí said the woman was heard screaming by a passer-by. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge confirmed that free legal aid had been granted to the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to March 18. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe injured woman was running on a straight road and wearing a high vis top. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Dec2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman struck by a car while running fell down a 10 foot embankment, Kildare court told

    Court report on the Naas District Court hearing: the woman was struck while running and fell down an embankment, the garda gave evidence of her injuries, the defendant has free legal aid, and the case is adjourned to March 18.

    accused, Greg Fields, 38, named, irish (judged from name)Greg Fieldsvictim, female