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Case No. 27092Failing to secure a load (traffic offence) · Co. Louth · 9 Jun 2020

Man sentenced for failing to secure load at Dundalk court

On 9 June 2020, plywood sheets flew from a Mercedes Sprinter van driven by Oliver Boylan, 56, a man of Glen Court, Newry, at Dromad on the Dublin/Belfast road in Louth, causing other motorists to take evasive action. A garda observed the incident shortly after 11am. Boylan was convicted in his absence at Dundalk District Court by Judge Gerry Jones for failing to secure a load. He was fined €300 and had no previous convictions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced27 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Plywood sheets flew from a Mercedes Sprinter van at Dromad, causing other motorists to take evasive action and narrowly avoid a collision.
Where
Dromad, Louth, on the main Dublin/Belfast road.
When
Shortly after 11am on 9 June 2020.
Cause
The load was not secured on the van.
Investigation
A garda observed the plywood sheets flying through the air.
Charges
Failing to secure a load.
In court
Oliver Boylan, 56, of Glen Court, Newry, was convicted in his absence at Dundalk District Court by Judge Gerry Jones.
Sentence
A €300 fine was imposed.
Other details
The defendant had no previous convictions.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA garda observed plywood sheets fly through the air at Dromad on the main Dublin/Belfast road. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatOliver Boylan of Glen Court, Newry, was the driver of the Mercedes Sprinter van. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatA number of other motorists took evasive action, narrowly avoiding a collision. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened shortly after 11am on 9 June 2020. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtA 56-year-old man was fined at Dundalk District Court for failing to secure a load. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtJudge Gerry Jones heard the case. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtJudge Jones convicted him in his absence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceA €300 fine was imposed. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Apr2022
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk court: Fined for not securing load to van

    Reports the sentencing of Oliver Boylan for a 2020 traffic offence at Dundalk District Court.

    convicted, Oliver Boylan, 56, male, named, irish (judged from name)Oliver Boylan