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'Thrill seeker' who flipped car on M50 after garda chase jailed for two years
Summary
Josh Killeen, 19, of Tallaght, Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to two counts of endangerment and possession of a stolen motorbike. The charges relate to incidents on November 3, 2024, January 31, 2025, and March 9, 2025. Prosecution evidence alleged that Killeen, a disqualified driver, led gardaí on high-speed chases, including one where his vehicle flipped on the M50, and another where he drove a stolen van at 120 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. He was also alleged to have been caught with a stolen motorbike. Judge Orla Crowe described the conduct as serious dangerous driving that endangered the public and gardaí. Acknowledging Killeen's remorse, family support, and developmental challenges, the judge imposed consecutive sentences totalling three years. She suspended the final 12 months of the term on strict conditions, resulting in an effective custody period of two years. Additionally, Judge Crowe disqualified Killeen from driving for four years. The matter was finalised with this sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Thrill seeker' who flipped car on M50 after garda chase jailed for two years. Charges or matters: endangerment on November 3, 2024; another count of endangerment on January 31, 2025; possession of stolen motorbike on March 9, 2025. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 3, 2024 Incident
- January 31, 2025 Incident
- March 9, 2025 Incident
- November 3, 2025 Incident
- January 2025 Incident
- March 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-04-22 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: endangerment on November 3, 2024; another count of endangerment on January 31, 2025; possession of stolen motorbike on March 9, 2025 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She imposed consecutive sentences totalling three years before she suspended the final 12 months of the term on strict conditions. Judge Crowe disqualified Killeen from driving for four years.
Places mentioned
Topics
Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft
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