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Case No. 18680Careless driving · Co. Louth · 26 Mar 2022

Man fined €200 for careless driving at Dungooley crossroads, Dundalk

On 26 March 2022 a white Transit van driven by Bernard Leddy, a 45-year-old man from Fern Court, Newry, collided with a Peugeot car at Dungooley crossroads, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The van approached the crossroads from the Forkhill side without stopping, and the Peugeot driver, who was coming from Kilcurry, had the right of way. Leddy was charged with careless driving, and the case was heard at Dundalk District Court before Judge Gerry Jones. Leddy was fined €200, as reported on 9 January 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced9 Jan
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A white Transit van driven by Bernard Leddy collided with a Peugeot car.
Where
  • The collision happened at Dungooley crossroads, Dundalk, Co. Louth, which is described as a known accident blackspot.
  • The van approached the crossroads from the Forkhill side.
When
The collision happened on 26 March 2022.
Cause
The van approached the crossroads without stopping.
Other details
  • The Peugeot driver was coming from Kilcurry and had the right of way.
  • The defence said Leddy was not travelling at speed, and the court was told he had stopped earlier to let a lorry through.
Charges
Bernard Leddy, a 45-year-old man of Fern Court, Newry, was charged with careless driving after the collision.
Investigation
The civil aspect of the matter had already been dealt with before the criminal case.
In court
Judge Gerry Jones heard the case at Dundalk District Court.
Sentence
Leddy was fined €200, as reported by the Dundalk Democrat on 9 January 2024.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe van collided with a Peugeot car. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe van approached Dungooley crossroads from the Forkhill side. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened on 26 March 2022. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • causeThe driver approached the crossroads without stopping. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was charged with careless driving after a collision at an accident blackspot. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtJudge Gerry Jones heard the case. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €200 at Dundalk District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe Peugeot driver was coming from Kilcurry and had the right of way. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was driving a white Transit van. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe crossroads is described as a known accident blackspot. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the defendant was not travelling at speed. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe civil aspect of the matter had already been dealt with. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jan2024
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk court: Man fined for careless driving

    Reports the sentencing at Dundalk District Court of Bernard Leddy for careless driving after a collision at Dungooley crossroads on 26 March 2022.

    convicted, Bernard Leddy, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bernard Leddy