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

Summary

Lee Hyland, 40, of Millrose Estate, Bluebell, Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to endangerment and dangerous driving. The court heard that on July 12, Hyland led gardaí and a helicopter on a high-speed chase along the N7. He allegedly drove the wrong way down a dual carriageway, broke red lights, and mounted a footpath, forcing other motorists to take evasive action. The pursuit ended when Hyland fled on foot and was apprehended. Judge Orla Crowe noted that Hyland had 22 previous convictions, including four for dangerous driving, and was disqualified from driving at the time of the offence. She observed that he only pleaded guilty on his trial date and remarked on the significant garda resources deployed. The judge imposed an 18-month custodial sentence, suspending the final six months for two years. Additionally, Hyland was disqualified from driving for a further four years.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dangerous driver jailed for one year following high-speed chase in Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• July 12 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-03-19 Publication

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Topics

Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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