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Case No. 22932Road traffic incident (fatal) · Co. Waterford · 4 Dec 2016

Tobin family settles €450,000 damages claim over 2016 Dungarvan crash

The family of Michael Tobin, 38, who was killed in a 2016 road traffic accident in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, settled a High Court damages claim for €450,000. The crash was caused by 22-year-old driver Eamon Dixon, who was drunk and under the influence of cocaine and other drugs, and who crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatMichael Tobin, 38, from Abbeyside in Dungarvan, was a back seat passenger in the car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMr Tobin had been implored not to travel in the car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver was 22-year-old Eamon Dixon of Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDixon was killed instantly in the crash. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAll three men were burnt beyond recognition after their car went on fire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe three men had to be identified by comparing their DNA with samples from family members. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe car was travelling towards Cork when it crossed the white line in the middle of the road. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe car crashed into a people carrier and a couple and their four children were injured but later recovered. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMr Tobin was a father of two sons and a daughter aged between six and 14 at the time of the accident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe fatal crash happened at Kildangan, Military Road, Dungarvan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe crash occurred on the morning of 4 December 2016. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeDixon was found to have a high level of alcohol in his system as well as traces of cocaine and other drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe family settled a High Court damage claim for €450,000. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMr Justice Paul Coffey in the High Court approved the €450,000 settlement. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was assessed on the basis of 50/50 in terms of liability. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe full value of the case would be €900,000. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA jury at the inquest returned verdicts of accidental death for all three men. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jan2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Family of dad killed in crash and 'burnt beyond recognition' settle court action

    Reports the High Court approval of a €450,000 settlement in the Tobin family's damages claim, with details of the 2016 crash, the inquest findings, and the 50/50 liability assessment.

    victim, Michael Tobin, 38, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Tobinsuspect, Eamon Dixon, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eamon Dixonvictim, Kenneth O'Sullivan, 39, male, irish (judged from name)Kenneth O'Sullivan