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Case No. 8888Hit-and-run · Co. Donegal · 2 Jun 2026

Gardaí probe hit-and-run that damaged parked car in Buncrana

Between 11am and 12pm on Tuesday 2 June 2026, a van towing a trailer is believed to have struck a car parked in a disabled parking bay opposite Ferris Lane on Main Street in Buncrana, County Donegal, and then left the scene. No driver, suspect or vehicle owner has been identified, and no arrest or charge has been reported. Gardaí publicised the incident on 30 June 2026, appealing for information and asking motorists, particularly those with dash-cam footage, to contact Buncrana Garda Station. The latest development is that the appeal remains open.

  1. Reported30 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A van towing a trailer is believed to have struck a car parked in a disabled parking bay opposite Ferris Lane.
Where
The incident occurred on Main Street in Buncrana, County Donegal.
When
The incident happened between 11am and 12pm on Tuesday 2 June 2026.
Other details
  • The van is believed to have left the scene after the collision.
  • The collision damaged the passenger side of the car and its wing mirror.
  • The case was reported by donegallive.ie on 30 June 2026, and no suspect, driver or vehicle owner is identified.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are appealing for information about the hit-and-run that left a parked car damaged.
  • Gardaí are asking motorists in the area, particularly those with dash-cam footage, to come forward.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA van towing a trailer struck a car parked in a disabled parking bay opposite Ferris Lane. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on Main Street in Buncrana. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened between 11am and 12pm on Tuesday 2 June. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information about the hit-and-run that left a parked car damaged. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking motorists in the area, particularly those with dash-cam footage, to come forward. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe van is believed to have left the scene after the collision. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe collision damaged the passenger side of the car and its wing mirror. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2026
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardai probe hit-and-run that left parked car damaged in Buncrana

    Original report of the hit-and-run. No suspect, driver or vehicle owner is identified, and the reporting gives no age, sex or nationality for anyone.