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Case No. 8102Dangerous driving · Co. Donegal · 7 Sep 2026

Dangerous driving incident on R238 between Redcastle and Moville

Gardaí are investigating a dangerous driving incident on the R238 between Redcastle and Moville, Co Donegal, between about 5.10pm and 5.15pm on Monday 7 September 2026. Gardaí on patrol signalled for the driver of a black Volkswagen Golf to stop, but the car continued towards Moville, overtaking a line of traffic on the wrong side of the road at Clar Corner. The driver's age, sex and nationality are not given in the sources. The incident was reported on 8 September 2026, and Gardaí are appealing for motorists who travelled the road at the time to come forward with dashcam footage. No arrest or charge has been reported.

  1. Reported8 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating a dangerous driving incident on the main R238 road.
  • Gardaí on patrol signalled for the driver to stop, but the car continued towards Moville.
  • The Volkswagen Golf overtook a line of traffic at speed on the wrong side of the road at Clar Corner, a blind bend.
  • The Golf was seen weaving in and out of traffic.
Where
The incident happened on the R238 between Redcastle and Moville, Co Donegal, a road that was busy with traffic at the time.
When
The incident happened between about 5.10pm and 5.15pm on Monday 7 September 2026, and was reported on 8 September 2026.
Other details
  • Gardaí observed a black Volkswagen Golf displaying two registration plates believed to be false.
  • A witness said it was a miracle that no multiple fatal collision occurred.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing to motorists who travelled the R238 at the time to come forward with dashcam footage.
  • Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 07493 20540.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported in the articles.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating a shocking incident of dangerous driving. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatGardaí signalled for the driver to stop, but the Golf continued towards Moville. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe Golf overtook a line of traffic at speed on the wrong side of the road at Clar Corner. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe Golf was seen weaving in and out of traffic. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on the main R238 road between Redcastle and Moville, Co Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened between about 5.10pm and 5.15pm on Monday 7 September 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to motorists who travelled the R238 at the time to come forward with dashcam footage. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information or footage is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 07493 20540. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí saw a black Volkswagen Golf displaying two registration plates believed to be false. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA witness said it was a miracle that no multiple fatal collision occurred. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Sep2026
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    'Miracle no one was killed': Shocking incident of dangerous driving

    Reports a single dangerous driving incident on the R238 with a Garda appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. No matching existing case.

    suspect