Pensioner admits seriously injuring biker in Marown crash

Thursday, 21 March 2024 12:04

A pensioner has admitted causing serious bodily harm by driving without due care and attention.

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

The 82-year-old admitted the charge after a crash involving a motorbike on Peel Road in Marown on August 27 - the biker suffered multiple fractures and a serious brain injury.

Poole-Wilson was bailed in the sum of £500 with a condition not to drive, and will next appear on April 16.

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