Woman arrested over hit-and-run that left cyclist critically ill in Dromiskin, Co Louth
A woman in her 30s was arrested on 9 January 2025 after a car body repair business in Dromiskin, Co Louth, reported significant damage to her vehicle, in connection with a hit-and-run collision on 6 January 2025 that left a cyclist in his 40s in critical condition at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested9 Jan
3 reports - Charged10 Jan
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatThe collision involved a vehicle and a cyclist on the R132 in Dromiskin. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe cyclist, a man in his 40s, was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda for serious injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe cyclist remains in critical condition. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman in her 30s was arrested on 9 January 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe collision involved a vehicle and a bicycle. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cyclist was a man aged in his 40s. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cyclist was treated for serious injuries and remains in critical condition. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman was arrested on Thursday morning by gardaí in Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe collision involved a vehicle and a cyclist (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cyclist, a man in his 40s, was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda with serious injuries (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman in her 30s was arrested in connection with the hit-and-run (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA car body repair business became suspicious after the woman brought her car in for repairs due to significant bodywork damage (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThere was significant damage to the bodywork of the vehicle (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man is believed to be from north Louth and is active in the community where he is well known and respected (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA male cyclist in his 40s was involved in the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe cyclist's condition is described as critical. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred near Whitehouse Cross, Dromiskin, Co Louth. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe collision occurred on the R132 near Whitehouse Cross in Dromiskin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe cyclist was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred near Whitehouse Cross on the R132 in Dromiskin, Co Louth (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe cyclist was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí and emergency services attended the scene at about 6.25pm on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe collision occurred at approximately 6.25pm on Monday evening, 6 January. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred on Monday 6 January 2025 at approximately 6.25pm (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision took place shortly before 6.30pm on Monday, January 6. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe woman is detained at a Garda station in the Lough-Cavan-Monaghan Division under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are continuing to investigate all circumstances surrounding the collision. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe woman was detained at a Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for dash-cam footage from 6.15pm to 6.45pm on the Old Dublin Road between Castlebellingham and Dundalk. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationOfficers seized the car and it is being technically examined (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe woman is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Lough-Cavan-Monaghan Division (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from 6.15pm to 6.45pm on the Old Dublin Road between Castlebellingham and Dundalk (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí continue to investigate all circumstances surrounding the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe woman has been charged in connection with the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe woman is expected to appear before Ardee District Court on Friday morning at 10.30am. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Jan2025Gardai arrest woman in connection with hit-and-run as cyclist remains critical
First report of the arrest; cyclist remains in critical condition; investigation ongoing.
victim, 40s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 10 Jan2025Woman arrested over hit and run 'after bringing car in for repairs'
Details the arrest of the woman after a car body repair shop reported suspicious bodywork damage; the cyclist remains critically ill and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
victim, 40s, male, irish (judged from name)suspect, 30s, female - 10 Jan2025Woman charged over hit-and-run that left cyclist in critical condition
The woman has been charged and is due to appear before Ardee District Court on 10 January 2025 at 10.30am. Additional details provided: the collision occurred on the R132 near Whitehouse Cross at approximately 6.25pm, and Gardaí appealed for dash-cam footage from 6.15pm to 6.45pm on the Old Dublin Road between Castlebellingham and Dundalk.
victim, 40s, malesuspect, female - 9 Jan2025Woman (30s) arrested in relation to Co Louth hit-and-run that left cyclist (40s) in critical condition
Confirms the arrest of the woman in her 30s on 9 January 2025, provides the specific location (Whitehouse Cross, R132) and time (6.25pm) of the collision, and notes she is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Lough-Cavan-Monaghan Division.
victim, 40s, malesuspect, 30s, female