Cork man's dangerous driving caused thousands of euro in damages

"He is not apportioning blame to anyone except himself," said Christopher Cross' defence solicitor Eddie Burke.

On August 12, 2021, it was reported that a van was being driven erratically from Cork Airport at a time when a traffic survey was being carried out on the roadside. Staff had to take evasive action, but their equipment was damaged.

A van driver who drove so dangerously from Cork Airport that he crashed through thousands of euro worth of engineering equipment, then kicked his van door open with such force that it injured an arresting garda, a court has heard.

Aspects of the case were previously dealt with by Judge Marian O’Leary, but sentencing had been adjourned in respect of criminal damage and the assault-causing- harm charges.