Driver disqualified after collision on country road

A mother of two has been fined and disqualified after being convicted in her absence of drink driving.

Caroline McAlinden (38), 12 Fr. Finn Park, Louth Village, was involved in an accident which occurred at Summerhill, Dundalk, on 4 August, 2018.

She was also summonsed for dangerous driving arising out of the same incident.

Evidence was given that the defendant collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle on a country road. A number of people, including children, were taken to hospital.

The fire brigade was at the scene and when gardaí arrived both drivers were being assessed in the rear of an ambulance.

McAlinden subsequently provided a blood sample which showed a reading of 160.

Solicitor Conor MacGuill said his client was responsible for the collision. Solicitors are acting for the occupants of each vehicle.

The defendant, who is fully indemnified, has two children and doesn’t work outside the home.

On the drink driving charge, Judge McKiernan imposed a €300 fine and three-year disqualification to commence on 1 May next. The dangerous driving charge was taken into consideration.