Naas machine driver faces hit & run charge at McDonald's car park

A young  machine driver appeared before Naas District Court in connection to a hit and run charge.

The young man, who the court heard was not driving long at the time, was charged with hit and run, at the McDonald's Car Park, Monread,  Naas, on December 12, 2016, at 8.30pm.

Defence Solicitor, Stephen Walsh, said that the accused driving a Galaxy jeep had not been driving for long, when he caused €1,735 worth of damage, to another car, in the car park.

The footage was captured on CCTV.

Garda Shane Smyth said that when the accused was reversing, he hit against the side door of the Skoda.

Evidence was heard how insurance was paid.

Mr Walsh said: "He is not contesting it, he admitted liability. He was unaware of the damage done."

Defence said that he is a machine driver by trade.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused pay €500 to St John's Ward, in Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children.

The Judge ordered that if the €500 is paid, the Section 1(1) of the Probation Act will be imposed.