Man hit with ban after dirt bike crash

A MAN who crashed a dirt bike into a car while riding at speed has been disqualified from driving for twoand-a-half years.

Paul Dunsmuir, 21, smashed into a car and a van in Glasgow’s Yoker area on New Year’s Day 2020.

A 14 year-old boy riding pillion ended up thrown from the bike and under the van.

He suffered a fractured leg as a result of the crash.

Dunsmuir, who was disqualified at the time, drove at speed and without tail lights.

Dunsmuir, who was originally accused of causing serious injury to the boy, admitted a reduced charge at Glasgow Sheriff Court of dangerous driving.

He also admitted driving a vehicle without a licence or insurance.

Sheriff Sean Murphy QC ordered Dunsmuir, of the city’s Jordanhill, to do 160 hours of unpaid work.

The court heard Dunsmuir and the boy were riding down the road while it was dark although there was street lighting.

A 999 call was made and it was discovered Dunsmuir had no insurance and his licence had been revoked.

Neither Dunsmuir or his 14-year-old passenger were wearing helmets.

Martha Rafferty, defending, told the court Dunsmuir was “very sorry for the events”. The lawyer added: “He presents as a very mature 21-year-old but he appreciates he was not very mature in his judgement on the day of the incident.”