Fourteenth anniversary of Monaghan hit and run victim
On the 14th anniversary of Fintan’s death, An Garda Síochána is renewing the appeal for information concerning this fatal hit and run.
Tomorrow (June 26) marks the 14th anniversary of Fintan Traynor, who was tragically killed in a hit and run collision in Monaghan.
The incident occured in Lemgare, Clontibret in the early hours of Sunday, June 26 2011.
The twenty-year-old 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 failed to stop and fled the scene," a garda spokesperson stated.
Investigating Gardaí believe that a 1996 to 2001 model Audi A4 was involved in this collision.
The front lower portion of the grille of this make of vehicle was recovered by Gardaí at the scene of the collision.
On the 14th anniversary of Fintan’s death, An Garda Síochána is renewing the appeal for information concerning this fatal hit and run.
"This investigation remains active and in the past 14 years An Garda Síochána has followed over 400 leads, however the vehicle and driver have yet to be located," the spokesperson continued.
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, now 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?"
"In 14 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, or any Garda Station.