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Case No. 13991Dangerous driving · Co. Kildare · 17 Mar 2024

Motorcyclist placed in coma after N81 Blessington crash, court told

On March 17, 2024, a motorcyclist was struck in a road accident on the N81 at Haylands, Blessington, County Kildare, leaving the rider with broken bones and in a coma. The defendant, who is living abroad, was charged with dangerous driving, and no nationality or other personal details were given. At the first appearance at Naas District Court, reported on April 11, 2025, Judge Desmond Zaidan criticised the charge, which did not include dangerous driving causing serious injury. The judge adjourned the case to June 4 and certified an interpreter for that hearing.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court11 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A motorcyclist sustained broken bones and was placed in a coma after a road accident.
Where
The accident took place on the N81 at Haylands, Blessington, County Kildare.
When
The accident took place on March 17, 2024.
Cause
The defendant is alleged to have been driving dangerously when the accident occurred.
Charges
The defendant was charged only with dangerous driving, not dangerous driving causing serious injury.
In court
  • The case was first heard at Naas District Court, where the defendant was described as living abroad.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan criticised the charge and said it did not make sense, noting that one charge carries six months' imprisonment and the other could bring a 10-year custody term.
  • Judge Zaidan adjourned the case to June 4 and certified an interpreter to be present for that hearing.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorcyclist sustained broken bones and was placed in a coma after a road accident. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe accident took place on the N81 at Haylands, Blessington. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe accident took place on March 17, 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe defendant was charged only with dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan criticised the charge, noting that the defendant was charged only with dangerous driving rather than dangerous driving causing serious injury. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge said one charge carried a six-month imprisonment term, while the other could result in a custody term of 10 years. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Zaidan adjourned the case to June 4. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtAn interpreter was certified to be present for the hearing. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Apr2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Motorcyclist placed in a coma after accident, Kildare court told

    Court report on the first appearance at Naas District Court. The judge criticised the charge, which did not include dangerous driving causing serious injury, and certified an interpreter for the next hearing on June 4.

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