Man 'truly sorry' for crash that caused death of friends

A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to drink and dangerous driving following a 2024 crash that killed two of his college friends in County Limerick. The court heard the defendant was driving with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit at the time of the fatal collision.
Why it matters
This case highlights the severe legal and personal consequences of drink driving and serves as a tragic reminder of road safety risks among young adults.
A 22-year-old man who pleaded guilty to drink driving and dangerous driving causing the deaths of two of his college friends is "truly sorry", a court has heard.
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