National court archive ยท 2026-03-19

Dangerous driver jailed for one year following high-speed chase in Dublin

At a glance

Crime
dangerous driving
People
Lee Hyland, Judge Orla Crowe, Natasha Reid
Locations
Dublin, Millrose Estate, Bluebell, N7
Court
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Outcome
18-month sentence and suspended the final six months for two years

Summary

Lee Hyland was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after leading garda cars and a helicopter on a high-speed pursuit, driving the wrong way on the N7 and forcing motorists to take evasive action. He received an 18-month sentence with the final six months suspended and a further four-year driving disqualification.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie