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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11426Careless driving · Co. Louth · 5 Dec 2024

Motorist fined for careless driving after Dundalk collision

On 5 December 2024, a two-vehicle collision occurred on Avenue Road, Dundalk, Co Louth, in which the other driver suffered four fractures to his elbow. Richard Grootenboer (59) of Maple Close, Avenue Road, Dundalk, was charged with careless driving and pleaded guilty at Dundalk District Court. Judge Nicola Andrews imposed a €101 fine, as reported on 21 January 2026, the latest development in the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The case involved a two-vehicle collision on Avenue Road, Dundalk.
  • The other driver suffered four fractures to his elbow and was off work for some time.
Where
The collision happened on Avenue Road, Dundalk, Co Louth, with the other motorist travelling towards the town centre.
When
  • The offence occurred on 5 December 2024.
  • The court report was published on 21 January 2026.
Cause
The defendant, travelling in the opposite direction, crossed to turn into his estate.
Charges
Richard Grootenboer (59) of Maple Close, Avenue Road, Dundalk, was charged with careless driving.
In court
  • Richard Grootenboer pleaded guilty at Dundalk District Court.
  • The court case was heard before Judge Nicola Andrews.
Sentence
Judge Nicola Andrews imposed a fine of €101.
Other details
  • The defendant had no previous convictions.
  • The defendant's solicitor said he was returning home after dropping children at school and described the collision as a genuine accident.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant was involved in a two-vehicle collision. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe other driver sustained four fractures to his elbow and was off work for some time. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe other motorist was travelling on Avenue Road towards the town centre. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe defendant pleaded guilty to committing the offence on 5 December 2024. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • causeThe defendant, travelling in the opposite direction, crossed to turn into his estate. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was charged with careless driving. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Nicola Andrews imposed a fine of €101. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant's solicitor said he was returning home after dropping children at school and described it as a genuine accident. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jan2026
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Motorist on school run in Louth charged with careless driving

    Court report of a guilty plea to careless driving for a collision dated 5 December 2024, with a €101 fine. The defendant's solicitor described it as a genuine accident and said he was returning home after a school run.

    convicted, Richard Grootenboer, 59, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Richard Grootenboervictim