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Motorcyclist fails in bid to overturn conviction after 'horrific' crash

Summary

Srdan Keteles, 34, of Waterford, appealed a conviction for careless driving after a "horrific" crash on Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, Dublin, on 25 September 2019. He claimed he had no memory of the incident, only that he left home on his motorbike and later woke in hospital with serious spinal, neck and pelvic injuries. The District Court found him guilty of driving without due care, including overtaking in a bus lane, and fined him €200 with a six‑month payment period. Keteles' appeal was dismissed by the District Court Appeals Court, which upheld the conviction. The court noted that a forensic accident analysis was not conducted at the scene, and that a witness testified the motorbike overtook him at speed in the bus lane. The judge affirmed the original order, stating the evidence supported a finding of careless driving. The appeal was rejected. Srdan Keteles pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Motorcyclist fails in bid to overturn conviction after 'horrific' crash. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted

When:

• September 25, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 2021 Incident
• 2025-09-08 Publication

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