Ireland Drumkeen man disqualified over 2022 three-vehicle crash
On 21 November 2022, a three-vehicle collision took place at Callan, Drumkeen, County Donegal. Gary Holmes, a 31-year-old man from Drumkeen, was charged with dangerous driving and also faced two hit-and-run charges. At Letterkenny District Court, Holmes was convicted of dangerous driving, and the other hit-and-run charge was taken into consideration. The latest development, reported on 1 April 2025, is that Judge Liddy disqualified him from driving for two years and imposed fines of €150 for dangerous driving and €250 for failing to remain at the scene.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced31 Mar
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The collision involved three vehicles.
- A white Ford Mondeo was turning right at a staggered junction when a Ford Ranger collided with its rear.
- Where
- The collision took place at Callan, Drumkeen, County Donegal.
- When
- The collision happened on 21 November 2022.
- Charges
- Holmes was charged with dangerous driving under section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
- Holmes also faced two hit-and-run charges, for failing to remain at the scene and for failing to give the appropriate information.
- In court
- The case was heard at Letterkenny District Court.
- The defence said the collision could have been more serious and that the guilty plea would help the court.
- Sentence
- Judge Liddy disqualified Holmes from driving for two years on the dangerous driving charge.
- Holmes was fined €150 for dangerous driving and given six months to pay.
- Holmes was fined €250 for failing to remain at the scene, and the other charge was taken into consideration.
- Other details
- Gardaí said Holmes has no relevant previous convictions.
- The defence said Holmes was fully insured, and legal aid was granted to the defence solicitor.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe collision involved three vehicles. (donegallive.ie)
- whatA white Ford Mondeo was turning right at a staggered junction when a Ford Ranger collided with its rear. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe collision took place at Callan, Drumkeen, County Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe collision happened on 21 November 2022. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHolmes was charged with dangerous driving under section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHolmes also faced two hit-and-run charges, for failing to remain at the scene and for failing to give the appropriate information. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe defence said the collision could have been more serious and that the guilty plea would help the court. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceJudge Liddy disqualified Holmes from driving for two years on the dangerous driving charge. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceHolmes was fined €150 for dangerous driving and given six months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceHolmes was fined €250 for failing to remain at the scene, and the other charge was taken into consideration. (donegallive.ie)
- otherGardaí said Holmes has no relevant previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe defence said Holmes was fully insured. (donegallive.ie)
- otherLegal aid was granted to the defence solicitor. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 31 Mar2025Drumkeen man convicted of dangerous driving after three-vehicle crash
Reports the court outcome: dangerous driving conviction, two-year disqualification, fines for dangerous driving and failing to remain at the scene, and the other hit-and-run charge taken into consideration.
convicted, Gary Holmes, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gary Holmes