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Case No. 11689Hit-and-run collision (failing to stop for gardaí) · Co. Donegal · 20 Dec 2025

Gardaí investigate hit-and-run in Buncrana after van driver flees scene

A van driver failed to stop for gardaí on Aileach Road, Buncrana, and later crashed at Ardaravan, where he left the scene. Gardaí are investigating the hit-and-run, which happened in the early hours of 20 December 2025.

  1. Reported23 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA van driver fled from gardaí in Buncrana before crashing the van and leaving the scene. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe van failed to stop when signalled by gardaí on patrol at Aileach Road, Buncrana, shortly after 3am. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereAround an hour later, gardaí found the same van at Ardaravan, Buncrana, after a single-vehicle collision. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened in the early hours of Saturday 20 December 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe driver failed to remain at the scene of the crash, and investigations are ongoing. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherReports that a Garda member may have been injured in the incident are incorrect. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Dec2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardai investigate hit-and-run in Buncrana after van driver crashes and flees scene

    Original report of a van driver who failed to stop for gardaí in Buncrana, crashed in a single-vehicle collision at Ardaravan and left the scene. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing and that reports a Garda member was injured are incorrect.

    suspect, male