Ireland Alan Vial banned for six years after drug-driving and dangerous driving charges
Alan Vial, 38, from Donegal, was caught speeding while under the influence of drugs on the Donegal Town-Ballybofey road, near McClay's Corner in Stranorlar, on a date the sources do not give. A roadside test found him positive for cocaine and cannabis, and after his arrest he was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station and released three hours later because no medical professional was available for a further test. He was charged with drug-driving and two counts of dangerous driving in February 2023, and Buncrana District Court, with Vial not present, imposed a six-year driving ban, reported on 30 May 2024. Vial is now in custody at Castlerea Prison awaiting trial on a charge of murdering Robert Wilkin, a separate case.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced29 May
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Alan Vial, 38, was banned from driving for six years after being caught speeding while under the influence of drugs.
- Where
- Gardaí encountered Vial's black Skoda at McClay's Corner in Stranorlar after a report of dangerous driving on the Donegal Town-Ballybofey road.
- Other details
- At Meencrumlin, Vial overtook three vehicles, forcing oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder.
- Vial is in custody at Castlerea Prison awaiting trial after being charged with the murder of Robert Wilkin, whose body was found off the Sliabh Liag cliffs.
- The driving case is separate from the murder case.
- Investigation
- A roadside test found Vial positive for cocaine and cannabis.
- Vial was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station, then released three hours later because no medical professional was available for a further test.
- When
- The sources do not give the date of the driving incident.
- Charges
- Vial was charged with drug-driving and two counts of dangerous driving in February 2023.
- In court
- The case was heard at Buncrana District Court, and Vial was not present.
- Sentence
- Judge Liddy imposed a six-year disqualification for drug-driving and two-year disqualifications on each dangerous driving charge, to run concurrently.
- The sentence was reported on 30 May 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAlan Vial was banned from driving for six years after being caught speeding while under the influence of drugs. (donegallive.ie)
- whereGardaí encountered Vial's vehicle at McClay's Corner in Stranorlar after a report of a black Skoda driving dangerously on the Donegal Town-Ballybofey road. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationA roadside test found Vial positive for cocaine and cannabis. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationVial was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station, then released three hours later because no medical professional was available for a further test. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeAlan Vial was charged with drug-driving and two counts of dangerous driving in February 2023. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Buncrana District Court, and Vial was not present. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceJudge Liddy imposed a six-year disqualification for drug-driving and two-year disqualifications on each dangerous driving charge, to run concurrently. (donegallive.ie)
- otherAt Meencrumlin, Vial overtook three vehicles, forcing oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder. (donegallive.ie)
- otherVial is in custody at Castlerea Prison awaiting trial for the murder of Robert Wilkin. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 May2024Drug-driving charge lands Sliabh Liag murder accused six-year ban
Reports the Buncrana District Court disqualifications for drug-driving and two counts of dangerous driving. This is a separate incident from the Falcarragh insurance case and the Sliabh Liag murder case, and the article gives no exact date for the driving offences.
convicted, Alan Vial, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Alan Vial