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Case No. 16491Dangerous driving · Co. Tipperary · 6 Nov 2022

Templemore man disqualified for two years over dangerous driving near Loughmore

On 6 November 2022, a car driven by James Hickson, a 23-year-old man from Templemore, was alleged to have been driven at high speed through a rural area at Graiguefrehane, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary, where it crashed through a farm gate. Hickson was later charged with dangerous driving. At Thurles District Court in July 2024, the defence asked for a finding of careless driving, but the judge ruled that the driving was dangerous. The judge imposed a two-year driving disqualification and a €450 fine with three months to pay.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced26 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A garda on his way to a separate incident saw the driver of a car travelling at high speed through a rural area.
  • The car crashed through a farm gate and came to rest in a field.
Where
The incident was alleged to have taken place at Graiguefrehane, Loughmore, Co. Tipperary.
When
The incident occurred on 6 November 2022.
Cause
The garda estimated the car was travelling at over 110km/h in a 50km/h zone.
Investigation
  • The garda activated his lights to signal the car to stop in Loughmore, but the driver did not stop.
  • The driver failed a roadside breath test, and an Evidenser test recorded his breath alcohol at 35 microgrammes per 100ml.
Charges
James Hickson, a 23-year-old man from Templemore, was charged with dangerous driving.
In court
The defence asked the court to find the defendant guilty of careless driving instead, and the judge ruled that he had been driving dangerously.
Sentence
The judge imposed a two-year driving disqualification and a €450 fine with three months to pay.
Other details
  • The driver and his passenger were unharmed in the crash.
  • The defendant said he lost control of the car, had no dispute with the garda, and had not known the pursuing car was a garda car.
  • The defendant denied trying to evade gardaí.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA garda on his way to a separate incident saw the defendant driving at high speed through a rural area. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe car crashed through a farm gate and came to rest in a field. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe offence was alleged to have taken place at Graiguefrehane, Loughmore. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 6 November 2022. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeThe garda estimated the car was travelling at over 110km/h in a 50km/h zone. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe garda activated his lights to signal the car to stop in Loughmore, but the driver did not stop. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe driver failed a roadside breath test. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationAn Evidenser test recorded the defendant's breath alcohol at 35 microgrammes per 100ml. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeJames Hickson was charged with dangerous driving. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe defence asked the court to find the defendant guilty of careless driving instead. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe judge ruled that the defendant had been driving dangerously. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a two-year driving disqualification and a €450 fine with three months to pay. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe driver and his passenger were unharmed in the crash. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe defendant said he had no dispute with the garda and had not known the pursuing car was a garda car. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe defendant said he lost control of the car and denied trying to evade gardaí. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jul2024
    Sentencedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Templemore man tells court he says his ‘prayers every night’ after walking away from crash

    Reports the court outcome: a two-year driving disqualification and a €450 fine, along with the garda evidence, the defendant's account, and the judge's finding that the driving was dangerous.

    convicted, James Hickson, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Hickson