DRIVER IN SALTHILL CRASH DUE BACK IN COURT

Date Published: 29-Dec-2012

A 31 year old man is due back in court again on Friday, after being agian remanded in custody yesterday (Friday), with consent to bail, following crash in the Knocknacarra area last weekend in which a pedestrian was seriously injured.

Marius Strelciunas, with an address at 132 Manor Court in Knocknacarra appeared before a special sitting of Cloverhill District Court yesterday.

He had previously appeared before Galway Galway District Court last Monday.

He is charged with one count of dangerous driving contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act.

His arrest followed a collision on the Barna Road at 1.40 last Sunday morning during which a 21 year old man was struck by a car while walking.

He suffered serious leg injuries and was rushed to University Hospital, Galway (UHG) where his condition is improving.

Marius Strelciunas has been remanded in custody with consent to bail to appear before Harristown District Court next Friday (Jan 4).