Corkman charged with crashing his van through €12k of roadside survey equipment

Christopher Cross was previously charged with drink-driving and dangerous driving arising out of this alleged incident

It is alleged that gardaí blocked the road with a patrol car to bring the dangerous situation under control, File picture: Dan Linehan

Workmen on a traffic survey had to take cover when a van driven dangerously from the airport crashed through some of their roadside equipment causing €12,000 worth of damage.

And when gardaí blocked the road with a patrol car to bring the dangerous situation under control it is alleged that the motorist kicked open his van door with such force that it injured the hand of a member of An Garda Síochána putting her out of work for one month.