Renewed Appeal over fatal Hit and Run

In the past 10 years An Garda Síochána have followed over 400 leads.

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information marking the the 12th anniversary of the death of 20-year-old Fintan Traynor, who was tragically killed in a hit and run collision in Monaghan.

In the early hours of Sunday, June 26, 2011, Fintan was walking home after a night out in Castleblayney, when he was struck by a car on the Lemgare Road, which links the villages of Clontibret and Annyalla with Derrynoose and Keady in Co. Armagh.

The driver of the vehicle, which gardaí believe to be an Audi A4 (1996 to 2001 model), failed to stop and fled the scene.

The front lower portion of the grille of such a vehicle was recovered by Gardaí at the scene, and the investigation remains active.

In the past 10 years An Garda Síochána have followed over 400 leads, however the vehicle and driver have yet to be located.

Detective Inspector Adrian Durcan of the Monaghan Garda District is appealing to the public for information.

“I am appealing to the public that if they have any information to please come forward. With the passage of time, perhaps someone may feel more comfortable coming forward with information in relation to this matter. Do you know someone who may have had damage to an Audi car around this period? Did someone confide in you?” he asks.

A reward for information which leads to the recovery of the vehicle and identification of the driver is available through Crimestoppers, and Det Inspt Durcan states: “In 12 years, loyalties, friendships and relationships change and perhaps now you are in a position to provide the investigation team with the vital information that would locate the vehicle and driver.”

Any person with information is urged to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, Crimestoppers on 1800 250 025 or any Garda Station.