Man arrested after Garda injured in Convoy collision

A man was arrested in Convoy on Tuesday afternoon after crashing into a Garda patrol car and injuring a Garda.

A Garda was injured in the two-car collision, which occurred on the R236 at Convoy just before 5pm.

One of the cars was an on duty official Garda vehicle and driven by a male Garda member.

This Garda member did not receive medical attention at the scene and the Garda has subsequently reported unfit to return to duty.

The driver of the other vehicle, a man aged in his late 30s, did not receive medical attention at the scene.

He was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station. He was later charged and released to appear before Letterkenny District Court at a later date.

“Investigations are ongoing,” a Garda spokesperson said.

“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was travelling on the R236 or in the Convoy area at this time, who may have camera (dash cam) footage to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

“Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”