Woman was asleep at wheel after crash
The defendant pleaded guilty to the offence.
A Claremorris woman was found asleep at the wheel of her car after it collided with a bench and a wall.
Oksana Kolesnikova, of 15 Cluain Aoibhann, Claremorris, pleaded guilty at Castlebar District Court to refusing to provide a breath, urine or blood sample after her arrest for drink driving.
Gda Sgt John O’Reilly told the court that gardaí received a report at 6.59pm on Sunday, November 23, 2025, of a female motorist asleep at the wheel after her car had collided with a bench and wall at An Clar, Claremorris,
When gardaí arrived at the scene, they found Kolesnikova to be extremely intoxicated. The court heard that she has no previous convictions.
Solicitor Gary Mulchrone said his client, aged 45, is originally from Latvia and has been living in Ireland for the past 11 years. She works in a factory in Ballyhaunis while residing in Claremorris and is the sole breadwinner for her family. The refusal to provide a sample had been a misunderstanding.
Judge Sandra Murphy said she had considered the defendant’s personal circumstances and lack of previous convictions. She imposed a four-year driving ban and a fine of €250.
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