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17th May 2019

Gardaí issue appeal for witnesses to hit-and-run incident in Dublin city centre

Rory Cashin

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The victim is in hospital receiving treatment for multiple injuries.

Gardaí are appealing for information following a hit-and-run collision on Amiens Street in Dublin on Thursday 9 May.

At approximately 10.20pm, a motorcyclist was seriously injured when he was struck by a car on Amiens Street near the junction of Store Street.

The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man from the Fairview area, was treated at the scene by members of Dublin Fire Brigade.

He was removed by ambulance to the Mater Hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment for multiple injuries.

It’s understood from inquiries to date that his bike may have been struck from behind by a dark saloon type car while travelling out of the city.

This car failed to remain at the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The particularly appealing to motorists with dash cam footage of the incident to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Street Garda Station 01- 6668000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

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