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Car crashes into two pedestrians just after midnight on New Years Day

A man was arrested for hitting two pedestrians in Primrose Hill on New Year's Day.
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Man charged over fatal hit-and-run outside school told gardai 'I feel like a murderer', court hears

Danny Connors faces serious charges for a fatal pedestrian incident outside a school, expressing deep remorse during his court appearance.

Man arrested after two hit by car in Primrose Hill

A driver has been arrested for dangerous driving after hitting two pedestrians on New Year's Day, but injuries are not life-threatening.

Man charged over fatal hit-and-run outside school told gardai 'I feel like a murderer', court hears

Danny Connors faces serious charges for a fatal pedestrian incident outside a school, expressing deep remorse during his court appearance.

Man arrested after two hit by car in Primrose Hill

A driver has been arrested for dangerous driving after hitting two pedestrians on New Year's Day, but injuries are not life-threatening.
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Young man to face trial over dangerous driving causing death of his parents and toddler son

A young man faces charges related to a tragic crash that claimed the lives of his family members in Tipperary, Ireland.

Ex-model (45) to be sentenced over dangerous driving causing death of mother of two

Jennifer Thomas pleaded guilty to causing dangerous driving that resulted in the death of Sheila Dunne, awaiting sentencing on November 26, 2024.

Police carry out high-speed police chase of stolen Mercedes on A2 in Kent

Two men were arrested following a police chase of a stolen Mercedes after a burglary reported in Snodland.

Louth judge dismisses drink driving charge after listening back to audio recording of garda's evidence

The accused faced charges of drink driving and dangerous driving but had the case dismissed due to lack of clarity on the specific time of driving.

Young man to face trial over dangerous driving causing death of his parents and toddler son

A young man faces charges related to a tragic crash that claimed the lives of his family members in Tipperary, Ireland.

Ex-model (45) to be sentenced over dangerous driving causing death of mother of two

Jennifer Thomas pleaded guilty to causing dangerous driving that resulted in the death of Sheila Dunne, awaiting sentencing on November 26, 2024.

Police carry out high-speed police chase of stolen Mercedes on A2 in Kent

Two men were arrested following a police chase of a stolen Mercedes after a burglary reported in Snodland.

Louth judge dismisses drink driving charge after listening back to audio recording of garda's evidence

The accused faced charges of drink driving and dangerous driving but had the case dismissed due to lack of clarity on the specific time of driving.
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#limerick

Star Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes must wait until at least December to find out if he will go to jail

Kyle Hayes faces possible jail time following a conviction for dangerous driving while on a suspended sentence from previous violent disorder charges.

Kyle Hayes' dangerous driving appeal adjourned for three months

Hayes faces a two-year driving ban and a €250 fine for dangerous driving, with an appeal set for March 12.

Star Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes must wait until at least December to find out if he will go to jail

Kyle Hayes faces possible jail time following a conviction for dangerous driving while on a suspended sentence from previous violent disorder charges.

Kyle Hayes' dangerous driving appeal adjourned for three months

Hayes faces a two-year driving ban and a €250 fine for dangerous driving, with an appeal set for March 12.
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#legal-consequences

Driver who killed elderly man films himself speeding with feet out of window

A banned driver filmed himself driving dangerously before a crash that resulted in the death of an elderly passenger.

Driver caught fleeing scene of crash which killed father and son

A dangerous driver received a 12-year prison sentence for killing a father and son while cycling.

Family pay tribute to woman killed by boyfriend in Cornwall car crash

Briony Watkins, 24, died from injuries in a crash caused by her boyfriend's dangerous driving, highlighting the tragic consequences of reckless behavior.

Dangerous driver crashes as police chase him for not wearing seatbelt

Bobby Parr was jailed for 13 months for dangerous driving after a police pursuit in Nottingham.

Dangerous Bromley driver crashes father's BMW into family house

Samin Ahmed crashed at 130mph after overtaking vehicles, resulting in severe property damage and legal consequences.

Driver who killed elderly man films himself speeding with feet out of window

A banned driver filmed himself driving dangerously before a crash that resulted in the death of an elderly passenger.

Driver caught fleeing scene of crash which killed father and son

A dangerous driver received a 12-year prison sentence for killing a father and son while cycling.

Family pay tribute to woman killed by boyfriend in Cornwall car crash

Briony Watkins, 24, died from injuries in a crash caused by her boyfriend's dangerous driving, highlighting the tragic consequences of reckless behavior.

Dangerous driver crashes as police chase him for not wearing seatbelt

Bobby Parr was jailed for 13 months for dangerous driving after a police pursuit in Nottingham.

Dangerous Bromley driver crashes father's BMW into family house

Samin Ahmed crashed at 130mph after overtaking vehicles, resulting in severe property damage and legal consequences.
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#traffic-violations

Driver who killed jogger to be jailed on UK return

Rashid Ali, convicted of causing death by dangerous driving, faces a five-year prison sentence if he returns to the UK.

Man (20s) who led gardai on high speed chase across midlands town took to fields after car's diesel tank burst

Luke Maloney led police on a reckless high-speed chase, resulting in multiple dangerous driving charges.

Havering's worst driver? Man faces FOURTH prison sentence for dangerous driving

Lee Ward's ongoing history of dangerous driving highlights a troubling pattern of behavior that has led to multiple prison sentences.

Driver who killed jogger to be jailed on UK return

Rashid Ali, convicted of causing death by dangerous driving, faces a five-year prison sentence if he returns to the UK.

Man (20s) who led gardai on high speed chase across midlands town took to fields after car's diesel tank burst

Luke Maloney led police on a reckless high-speed chase, resulting in multiple dangerous driving charges.

Havering's worst driver? Man faces FOURTH prison sentence for dangerous driving

Lee Ward's ongoing history of dangerous driving highlights a troubling pattern of behavior that has led to multiple prison sentences.
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#road-safety

Driver charged after 8-car pileup that killed 1 in Milton: police | CBC News

A man has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death following an eight-vehicle collision in Milton, Ontario.

Man charged after three-week-old dies in road crash

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, resulting in the death of a three-week-old baby in a road collision.

Watch as man tries to drive wrong way down the A1 in police chase

Unlicensed driver jailed after dangerous high-speed police chase.

Driver who killed Battersea Bridge jogger refused to return to the UK to face justice

A five-year prison sentence for Rashid Ali is viewed as insufficient justice for the tragic death of Jack Ryan.

Arrest made and footage wanted after 'high speed drive with no lights' on M20

Kent Police are requesting dashcam footage related to a dangerous driving incident on the M20 involving a grey Audi.

Driver charged after 8-car pileup that killed 1 in Milton: police | CBC News

A man has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death following an eight-vehicle collision in Milton, Ontario.

Man charged after three-week-old dies in road crash

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, resulting in the death of a three-week-old baby in a road collision.

Watch as man tries to drive wrong way down the A1 in police chase

Unlicensed driver jailed after dangerous high-speed police chase.

Driver who killed Battersea Bridge jogger refused to return to the UK to face justice

A five-year prison sentence for Rashid Ali is viewed as insufficient justice for the tragic death of Jack Ryan.

Arrest made and footage wanted after 'high speed drive with no lights' on M20

Kent Police are requesting dashcam footage related to a dangerous driving incident on the M20 involving a grey Audi.
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Man charged over death of his father, mother and toddler son in horror car crash

A tragic car collision resulted in the deaths of three family members, with O'Reilly Jnr charged with dangerous driving.

Woman charged with dangerous driving causing death of Cork mother-of-two

A defendant is charged with dangerous driving causing death and the case is to be tried before a jury.

Man charged over death of his father, mother and toddler son in horror car crash

A tragic car collision resulted in the deaths of three family members, with O'Reilly Jnr charged with dangerous driving.

Woman charged with dangerous driving causing death of Cork mother-of-two

A defendant is charged with dangerous driving causing death and the case is to be tried before a jury.
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#police-incident

BMW driver crashed into police car after she almost ran over officer

A woman sentenced for dangerous driving, narrowly avoiding hitting a police officer.

Police officer arrested as man injured after car crash in Greater Manchester

An off-duty police officer has been arrested for dangerous driving after a serious road incident in Rochdale that left a pedestrian in critical condition.

CCTV shows driver reversing into officers - police

A driver was jailed for 12 months for dangerous driving and colliding with police officers while trying to escape arrest.

Man (20s) due in court over dangerous driving after four gardai hospitalised

A man faces court for dangerous driving after a police incident in Co Carlow resulted in injuries.

BMW driver crashed into police car after she almost ran over officer

A woman sentenced for dangerous driving, narrowly avoiding hitting a police officer.

Police officer arrested as man injured after car crash in Greater Manchester

An off-duty police officer has been arrested for dangerous driving after a serious road incident in Rochdale that left a pedestrian in critical condition.

CCTV shows driver reversing into officers - police

A driver was jailed for 12 months for dangerous driving and colliding with police officers while trying to escape arrest.

Man (20s) due in court over dangerous driving after four gardai hospitalised

A man faces court for dangerous driving after a police incident in Co Carlow resulted in injuries.
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#traffic-incident

Girl, 18, dies after being hit by car in Newham

An 18-year-old girl died after being hit by a car in Newham, leading to the driver's arrest for dangerous driving.

Dangerous driving suspect arrested after teen dies in horror Newham crash

An 18-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Newham; the driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Girl, 18, dies after being hit by car in Newham

An 18-year-old girl died after being hit by a car in Newham, leading to the driver's arrest for dangerous driving.

Dangerous driving suspect arrested after teen dies in horror Newham crash

An 18-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Newham; the driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
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Man arrested after biker (70) dies in Fermanagh hit-and-run

A fatal motorcycle accident occurred in Belleek, involving a 70-year-old victim named Richard Maze and a car that failed to stop.

Kyle Hayes overtook nine cars at 'high speed', court hears, as he's banned from road

Kyle Hayes was convicted of dangerous driving and banned from driving for two years.
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Dangerous driver sped in A12 police chase and 'narrowly avoided roadworkers crash'

Joshua Joyce faced multiple charges for dangerous driving, including fleeing police in a stolen car and performing reckless maneuvers, ultimately crashing into another vehicle.

Two seriously injured after Crayford burglar crashed stolen car during chase

Chad Goodall, a repeat offender, was sentenced to over 11 years for causing serious injuries during a police chase and multiple burglaries.

Dangerous driver sped in A12 police chase and 'narrowly avoided roadworkers crash'

Joshua Joyce faced multiple charges for dangerous driving, including fleeing police in a stolen car and performing reckless maneuvers, ultimately crashing into another vehicle.

Two seriously injured after Crayford burglar crashed stolen car during chase

Chad Goodall, a repeat offender, was sentenced to over 11 years for causing serious injuries during a police chase and multiple burglaries.
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'Remorse has never been seen' - Family hit out at drunk driver who hit well-known broadcaster in fatal crash

The Palmer family delivers emotional victim impact statements at Cork Circuit Criminal Court following a fatal accident caused by dangerous driving.

Speeding driver found guilty of killing jogger he hit on Battersea Bridge

Speeding driver found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after hitting jogger on Battersea Bridge.

Driver who hit boy, 12, on the M62 says he couldn't stop on the motorway'

The driver in a fatal accident claimed he couldn't stop on the motorway.
The father of the boy was intoxicated and instructed his son to walk along the motorway.

Driver who left son in wheelchair and killed man after head-on car crash is jailed

Father jailed for dangerous driving causing death and injury.
Fatal head-on collision after dangerous overtake attempt.

'Remorse has never been seen' - Family hit out at drunk driver who hit well-known broadcaster in fatal crash

The Palmer family delivers emotional victim impact statements at Cork Circuit Criminal Court following a fatal accident caused by dangerous driving.

Speeding driver found guilty of killing jogger he hit on Battersea Bridge

Speeding driver found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after hitting jogger on Battersea Bridge.

Driver who hit boy, 12, on the M62 says he couldn't stop on the motorway'

The driver in a fatal accident claimed he couldn't stop on the motorway.
The father of the boy was intoxicated and instructed his son to walk along the motorway.

Driver who left son in wheelchair and killed man after head-on car crash is jailed

Father jailed for dangerous driving causing death and injury.
Fatal head-on collision after dangerous overtake attempt.
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Woman arrested after vehicle crashes into special needs school

A woman in her 40s arrested for dangerous driving after vehicle crashes into special needs school.

Man arrested after rush hour crash leaves two seriously injured

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a crash in Chingford.

Man arrested after 62-year-old woman 'hit by car'

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for dangerous driving after a 62-year-old woman was hit by a car in Barnsbury.

Suspected drug driver arrested after two kids injured in Bexleyheath bus crash

The driver of a bus was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug-driving after a crash in Bexleyheath.

Man arrested after woman, 62, hit by car in Croydon

A man was arrested after a 62-year-old woman was hit by a car in Croydon

Woman arrested after vehicle crashes into special needs school

A woman in her 40s arrested for dangerous driving after vehicle crashes into special needs school.

Man arrested after rush hour crash leaves two seriously injured

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a crash in Chingford.

Man arrested after 62-year-old woman 'hit by car'

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for dangerous driving after a 62-year-old woman was hit by a car in Barnsbury.

Suspected drug driver arrested after two kids injured in Bexleyheath bus crash

The driver of a bus was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug-driving after a crash in Bexleyheath.

Man arrested after woman, 62, hit by car in Croydon

A man was arrested after a 62-year-old woman was hit by a car in Croydon
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#fatal-crash

Police: Tesla was going over 100 mph, ran red light before fatal California crash that killed 3

The fatal crash involving a Tesla sedan at high speed highlights the dangers of reckless driving and lack of seatbelt use.

Pedestrian, 29, dies after being hit by Audi in Poplar

A pedestrian died after being hit by a white Audi RS Q3 in Poplar, London.
The driver, a 23-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Police: Tesla was going over 100 mph, ran red light before fatal California crash that killed 3

The fatal crash involving a Tesla sedan at high speed highlights the dangers of reckless driving and lack of seatbelt use.

Pedestrian, 29, dies after being hit by Audi in Poplar

A pedestrian died after being hit by a white Audi RS Q3 in Poplar, London.
The driver, a 23-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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Moment man deliberately drives car into UK theatre during rush hour

A man drove his car into a theatre during rush hour, narrowly missing other vehicles and pedestrians due to dangerous driving under the influence.

Motorcyclist catapulted off Milton Keynes bridge after horrifying road rage incident

Road rage incident in Milton Keynes led to a biker being thrown over a bridge by a driver who was later sentenced to four years and 10 months in prison.
The driver, Nikesh Mistry, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Moment man deliberately drives car into UK theatre during rush hour

A man drove his car into a theatre during rush hour, narrowly missing other vehicles and pedestrians due to dangerous driving under the influence.

Motorcyclist catapulted off Milton Keynes bridge after horrifying road rage incident

Road rage incident in Milton Keynes led to a biker being thrown over a bridge by a driver who was later sentenced to four years and 10 months in prison.
The driver, Nikesh Mistry, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
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Driver charged after wonderful' mum and another man killed in M25 crash

A man from London charged with causing death by dangerous driving after M25 crash.
The pursuit was quickly abandoned due to high risk before the collision.

Dangerous drivers treat city centre roads like race track', shocking dashcam shows

Dangerous drivers in Manchester were caught on dashcam footage driving at incredibly high speeds and ignoring traffic rules.
The trio were banned from driving for 12 months as a result of their dangerous behavior.

'Atrocious driving on road between Greenwich and Lewisham caused my son's car fire'

Residents of Winn Road in Greenwich are petitioning the council to add traffic management measures, including a pedestrian crossing, due to dangerous driving and increased traffic volumes.
A previous petition sent in 2019 requested traffic calming measures on Winn Road, highlighting the ongoing issue of reckless driving and car accidents on the street.

Family's lives 'completely torn apart' by cyclist's hit-and-run death

A young London mother was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hackney, causing devastation for her family.
The driver responsible had a history of previous convictions and was on police bail at the time of the crash.

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A serial phone snatcher was caught in London after stealing mobile phones on electric motorbikes.

Driver charged after police car chase through Greenwich leads to crash with house

A driver has been charged with dangerous driving after crashing into a house in Greenwich.
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