Driver arrested after car crashes into field in Laois

Gardai arrested a driver on suspicion of drink driving following a crash in Laois last night. 

A car ended up in a ditch as a result of the single vehicle collision at Ballaghmore in Laois. 

“Abbeyleix Gardai were at the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision overnight, that occurred near Ballaghmore, Co.Laois,” Gardai stated. 

“Thankfully the driver walked away with only minor scratches after the car came to a stop on a ditch in a field,” they added. 

“Driver arrested and brought to Portlaoise Garda Station where they failed the breath test,”  Gardai revealed. 

 They said the driver has been charged and is due to appear in court at a later date.