Co Armagh driver accused of hitting another man with his wing mirror is given a driving ban, Craigavon court hears
A Co Armagh man, who struck another man with his wing mirror, has been given a driving ban.
Gary Breen, aged 45, from Silverwood Leaves, Lurgan did not appear before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Wednesday to answer a charge of careless driving.
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On May 12 this year police were tasked to a minor injury road collision in Charles Street, Lurgan.
The injured party said he was collecting car parts and placing them into the rear driver’s side of his vehicle when he was struck on his leg by the wing mirror of a car.
The vehicle was a Ford Fiesta driven by the defendant.
During interview the defendant admitted that he struck the injured party with his vehicle however stated it was not the main contributing factor for the collision.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan said the defendant had “every chance to attend” court and convicted him. He banned him from driving for six weeks and fined him £250 plus the £15 Offender Levy.