Gardai seeking witnesses to two separate hit-and-run incidents

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following two serious hit and run road traffic collisions in Dublin and Galway

The first incident occurred on the Priorswood Road in Dublin 17 on Sunday, 25th October 2021.

The collision occurred at approximately 11.15pm when a motorcycle collided with a female pedestrian. The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 20s, was taken to Beaumont Hospital where she is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries.

The driver of the motorcycle failed to remain at the scene.

Diversions were put in place to allow for Forensic Collision Investigators to conduct an examination of the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling near the Priorswood Road on Sunday night between 11pm and 11.20pm to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

In the second incident Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run road that occurred on the R336 Road between Furbo and Spiddal, Co. Galway on Sunday, 24th October 2021.

The collision occurred at approximately 8:30pm when a car collided with a male pedestrian near the Furbo Church. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 40s, was taken to NUIG Hospital Galway to be treated for serious injuries.

The driver of the car failed to remain at the scene.

The road is currently closed with diversions in place while Forensic Collision Investigators conduct an examination of the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R336 between Furbo and Spiddal Sunday night, between 8:00pm and 9:00pm, to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Salthill Garda Station on 091 514 720, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.