The incident occurred during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Gardaí are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run in Cork at the weekend that left a young woman with “serious, life-changing injuries.”
According to a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a car on Magazine Road, Cork at around 3.15am on Saturday morning (26 October).
She was later taken to Cork University Hospital.
The driver failed to remain at the scene, and is currently being sought by authorities.
According to the Gardaí, the vehicle involved is believed to be a dark-coloured Volkswagen Polo which may have slight damage to the front and rear of the vehicle.
The car was travelling from the Bandon Road onto Magazine Road when the incident occurred.
Gardaí have shared a CCTV photo of the vehicle in question in an attempt to encourage the driver or any witnesses to come forward, especially anyone who may have dash-cam footage of the area at around the time of the collision.
The photo can be seen below.
Anyone with any information on the incident is urged to contact Anglesea Garda Station at 021 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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