Courts / Dublin / Report
Traffic lights sent flying into parked car after dangerous driver chase
Summary
Anthony Ward, 26, was found guilty of dangerous driving after a high‑speed chase that ended with his stolen car crashing into traffic lights and sending them into a parked vehicle. Ward drove at up to 160 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, broke red lights, and drove over speed bumps at about 120 km/h before losing control. The car spun twice, struck two sets of traffic lights, and one set was lifted from its base, flew over a fence, and lodged in the dashboard of a nearby car. Ward also admitted driving a stolen car, driving while drunk, and driving without insurance on the same occasion. Judge Karen O'Connor sentenced him to three years' imprisonment with one year suspended, imposed a six‑year driving disqualification, and required him to engage with Probation Services. Ward's prior record includes 49 convictions, including seven for dangerous driving, two for drunk driving, and one for car theft.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Traffic lights sent flying into parked car after dangerous driver chase. Charges or matters: dangerous driving on Park West Ave, Ballyfermot on July 7, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 7, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2015 Incident
- January 2013 Incident
- August 27, 2016 Incident
- 2017-05-18 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: dangerous driving on Park West Ave, Ballyfermot on July 7, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Karen O'Connor imposed a three year prison sentence with one year suspended on condition he engage with the Probation Services.
Places mentioned
Topics
Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft
Related court reports
- Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
- Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
- Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
- 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
- Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
- 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'
If a fact, identity, locality or legal outcome needs review, email the newsroom with this report's details prefilled.
Email a correction request