2026-07-31 · Blackrock, Louth
Dangerous driving conviction reduced on appeal after judge notes 'momentary lapse'
Fergus Clarke, a driver who collided head-on with another vehicle on his morning commute, had his conviction reduced from dangerous driving to careless driving on appeal. The court heard that Clarke, who was not on his mobile phone and had no prior convictions, had a momentary lapse of concentration that led to the collision. The judge,…