A man in his 50s has died following what Gardai have described as a “fatal hit-and-run” collision.
The collision occurred shortly before 2pm on Tuesday on Ennis Road in Limerick city.
The collision occurred shortly before 2pm on Tuesday on Ennis Road in Limerick city.
A Garda statement said that the car’s registration was 141 C 3717.
“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with any information on the movements of the Ford Focus around the time of the incident is asked to contact Gardaí,” a Garda statement read.
“Any road users who were travelling in the area at the time of the collision and who may have camera footage (including dashcam) are asked to contact Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
The Ennis Road remains closed since the tragic incident, pending an examination of the scene by Garda forensic collision investigators.
Local diversions are in place, as long traffic delays have been experienced by commuters throughout the afternoon and into this evening.
Gardaí remain at the scene and investigations are ongoing.
