Elderly driver fined £1,650 after severely injuring biker

Wednesday, 22 May 2024 06:36

A motorcyclist is still recovering after suffering severe brain injuries after a car pulled out in front of him during last year's Manx Grand Prix.

Peter Poole-Wilson of Ballamurphie Park in Glen Vine appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood at Douglas Courthouse.

The 82-year-old admitted causing serious bodily harm by driving without due care and attention following the crash on Peel Road in Marown on August 27 last year.

Poole-Wilson was fined £1,650 and banned from driving for 12 months as well as being ordered to pay £50 costs.

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