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Case No. 15391Dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm · Co. Longford · 9 Apr 2023

Man jailed after Ballymahon crash that left two women with life-changing injuries

On April 9, 2023, a head-on collision occurred at Drinan, Ballymahon, Co Longford, after Jaison Kurian (46), a man of Ballyclare Court, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon, drove dangerously and caused serious bodily harm to two women, who suffered life-changing injuries. Kurian was arraigned at Longford Circuit Court on two counts of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm and replied guilty to each. The matter was adjourned to the November sittings for a probation report, and he was remanded on continuing bail to return on November 2. Kurian was sentenced at Longford Circuit Court to two and a half years in custody and a six-year driving ban, as reported on November 25, 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted25 Jul
    2 reports
  6. Sentenced24 Nov
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jaison Kurian (46), a man of Ballyclare Court, Ballyleague, Co Roscommon, drove dangerously, causing serious bodily harm to two women.
Where
The offence took place at Drinan, Ballymahon, on the outskirts of Ballymahon, Co Longford.
When
The offence and head-on collision took place on April 9, 2023.
Cause
  • The court heard that the defendant failed to maintain lane discipline, which resulted in the head-on collision.
  • A breath test at Longford Garda Station showed 48mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, which the judge said was twice the legal limit.
  • CCTV analysis found the defendant was travelling between 70kph and 73kph in a 60kph limit.
Investigation
The defendant gave a voluntary caution statement at Longford Garda Station.
Charges
Kurian was charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm and replied guilty to each.
In court
  • Kurian was arraigned on two counts at Longford Circuit Court, where the defence asked for an adjournment to the November sittings for a probation report.
  • Kurian was remanded on continuing bail and was due to reappear at Longford Circuit Court on November 2.
  • The judge noted that Kurian had no previous convictions and had entered an early guilty plea in mitigation.
Other details
  • The defence said Kurian is a chef and a stay-at-home father, while his wife works as a cardiac nurse.
  • The defendant apologised to the victims in the witness box through an interpreter.
Sentence
Kurian was sentenced to two and a half years in custody and a six-year driving ban, with reports giving a headline sentence of five years and three months for both counts, with the final 15 months suspended on an 18-month probation bond.
29 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKurian drove dangerously, causing serious bodily harm to two women. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Drinan, Ballymahon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe head-on collision happened on the outskirts of Ballymahon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on April 9, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened on April 9, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe court heard that the defendant failed to maintain lane discipline, which resulted in the head-on collision. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeA breath test at Longford Garda Station showed 48mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeCCTV analysis found the defendant was travelling between 70kph and 73kph where the limit was 60kph. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant gave a voluntary caution statement at Longford Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeJaison Kurian pleaded guilty to two charges of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused replied guilty to each of the charges. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was convicted on two charges of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJaison Kurian was arraigned on two counts at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defence asked for the matter to be adjourned to the November sittings for a probation report. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail and will reappear at Longford Circuit Court on November 2. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtKurian was arraigned on two counts at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtKurian replied guilty to each charge. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtDefence counsel asked for the matter to be adjourned to the November sittings to allow for a probation report. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtKurian was remanded on continuing bail and will reappear at Longford Circuit Court on November 2. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted the defendant had no previous convictions and an early guilty plea in mitigation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe headline sentence was set at five years and three months for both counts. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe final 15 months of the sentence were suspended on a probation bond for 18 months. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant will serve a two and a half year custodial sentence and receives a six year driving ban. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the accused is a chef and a stay-at-home father while his wife works as a cardiac nurse. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said Kurian is a chef and a stay-at-home dad while his wife works as a cardiac nurse. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was at twice the legal limit, according to the judge. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe victims suffered life-changing injuries. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant apologised to the victims in the witness box through an interpreter. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Nov2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man jailed following Longford horror crash that left young women with life-changing injuries

    Reports the sentencing at Longford Circuit Court, including the breath test reading, speed evidence, victim impact statements and the sentence. No existing case in the list matches this 2023 collision.

    convicted, Jaison Kurian, 46, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jaison Kurianvictim, Emer Gavigan, 22, female, irish (judged from name)Emer Gaviganvictim, Ciara Fox, female, irish (judged from name)Ciara Foxvictim, Orla Keane, female, irish (judged from name)Orla Keane
  2. 13 Sep2024
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving in Longford causing serious bodily harm

    Reports Kurian's guilty plea to both counts at Longford Circuit Court, the adjournment for a probation report, and his return date of November 2. Earlier reporting covered the crash; this adds the plea and court steps.

    convicted, Jaison Kurian, 46, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jaison Kurianvictim, femalevictim, female
  3. 25 Jul2024
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Longford Circuit Court: Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to two women

    Reports the guilty pleas to both counts at Longford Circuit Court in July 2024, the adjournment to the November sittings for a probation report, and mitigation about the accused's family circumstances. Sentencing is not yet reported.

    convicted, Jaison Kurian, 46, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jaison Kurianvictim, femalevictim, female