Gardai investigate finea hit and run

Gardaí are seeking witnesses to a hit and run traffic collision at Magheraboy Upper, Finea, on the Cavan/Westmeath border which is reported to have occurred at 3pm on yesterday (Tuesday, January 20).

A pedestrian was struck by a car which failed to remain at the scene.

The man in his late 30s was seriously injured and has been taken to Beaumont Hospital.

The offending vehicle is described as a dark coloured saloon car and had come from the Ballyjamesduff direction.

The R194 is closed at the scene of the collision to facilitate a technical examination of the area by Garda forensic collision investigators.

Gardaí are asking anyone with information about the collision to contact them at Cavan Garda Station on 049 4368800.