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01st Sep 2021

Gardaí appealing for witnesses following hit and run in Kildare

Clara Kelly

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A pedestrian in her 40s was seriously injured in the crash.

Gardaí at Newbridge are appealing for information and witnesses following a hit and run traffic collision at Rosconnell Estate in Newbridge.

The incident occurred at 10.20am on Monday, 30 August when a pedestrian standing beside a car was struck by a passing car, the driver of which, failed to remain at the scene.

A pedestrian aged in her 40s was seriously injured in the crash. The injured woman was taken by Ambulance to Tallaght Hospital for treatment where her injuries were described as “serious but not life-threatening”.

Two other stationary cars were also damaged in the incident.

Garda are carrying out a technical examination of both cars and CCTV footage is currently being reviewed by Gardaí.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for information on the blue Ford Focus hatchback car that failed to remain at the scene.

They are also appealing to the driver of this car to come forward.

The car was last seen on the Dublin Road in Newbridge with damage to both the left and right sides and has yet to be located.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station 045 3431212 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Main Image: Eamonn Farell/RollingNews.ie.

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