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Case No. 22165Careless driving · Co. Offaly · 27 May 2022

Polish man fined €350 for careless driving after u-turn collision in Tullamore

Dariusz Hercka, 51, a Polish national from Roscrea, was convicted and fined €350 at Tullamore District Court for careless driving after a motorcyclist crashed into his car while he was making a u-turn on the R421 at Clonad, Killurin, Tullamore, on 27 May 2022.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Feb
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant was making a u-turn using a side road when a motorcyclist crashed into his car (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe motorcyclist suffered bruising to his legs and ribs (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on the R421 at Clonad, Killurin, Tullamore (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 27 May 2022 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeDariusz Hercka was charged with careless driving (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody convicted and fined the defendant €350 without disqualifying him from driving (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant pleaded guilty (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Feb2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man in court after motorbike collided with car that was doing u-turn in Offaly

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of Dariusz Hercka for careless driving following a collision with a motorcyclist; he was fined €350 without disqualification.

    convicted, Dariusz Hercka, 51, male, Polish, named, non-irishDariusz Herckavictim, male