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05 Mar 2026

Gardaí in Cavan 'flagged down' by motorist after driver flees scene of collision

The driver was later found and tested almost four times the legal alcohol limit

Gardaí in Cavan 'flagged down' by motorist after driver flees scene of collision

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Gardaí in Cavan "were flagged down" after a member of the public was involved in a collision of which the other driver "failed to remain at the scene."

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána took to X sharing an image of the car saying: "Gardaí were on patrol on Sunday when they were flagged down by someone whose car had been involved in a collision. The other driver failed to remain at the scene."

The spokesperson later confirmed the other driver was "later located and tested almost four times the legal alcohol limit and was arrested."

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