A judge told a south Donegal motorcyclist he was “lucky he didn’t receive more serious injuries” following a crash which resulted in his hospitalisation.
Judge Éiteáin Cunningham made the comment after Brian Foster (32) was fined €400 at Donegal District Court for two offences.
Foster, of Rath Mountain, Ballintra, was the motorcyclist in question on September 1, 2024, at Kilmacreddan, Inver.
Garda Rory Guinan told the court at Ballyshannon Courthouse a motorbike had collided with two cars on the N56 on the day in question.
“The driver of the motorbike lost control of his bike and veered into the lane of oncoming traffic,” he said.
“He was removed from the scene via ambulance. Two other persons required hospital treatment.”
Foster’s solicitor, Gerry McGovern, told the court his client held ‘full cooperation’ in relation to the matter.
“They were not speeding and were keeping a very even pace,” he said.
“There was nothing unusual about the driving here. He needs his licence for work. He has two jobs and is self-employed.”
Judge Cunningham commented: “He was lucky he didn’t receive more serious injuries from the accident.”
She said she noted that Foster had no previous convictions, but did warn of a future driving qualification should a similar case come before the court.
Judge Cunningham convicted and fined him €200 for driving without insurance.
She also fined Foster another €200 for driving a vehicle without due care and attention.
Foster was given six months to pay the combined €400 fine.
After the verdict was given, McGovern said: “He is a hard-working young man. He is lucky he didn’t sustain more significant injuries.”
‘Lucky’ Donegal motorcyclist fined €400 after N56 crash was last modified: February 6th, 2026 by Staff Writer
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