The man who ploughed into a top New Zealand multisport athlete with his motorbike has been convicted of careless driving causing injury.
Darren Holloway, a drainer from Pyes Pa, was found guilty after a defended hearing in the Tauranga District Court today.
The court heard how Dwarne Farley, eight-time Kaimai
Classic winner, was running along a Te Puna road on a late May evening when Holloway approached him on the bike.
Holloway, 51, was disqualified from driving for six months and fined more than $1500 - $1000 of which would be paid to Farley in emotional harm reparation costs at $50 per week.
The court was told Holloway was on the wrong side of Crawford Rd as he attempted to cut through an S-bend and collided with Farley, who was wearing a reflective jacket and shoes.
