GARDAI APPEAL TO DRIVERS TO COME FORWARD AFTER SUSPECTED HIT AND RUN IN ARDRAHAN

Date Published: 17-Nov-2012

Gort Gardaí are appealing to the drivers or occupants of two vehicles to come forward after a suspected hit and run in Ardrahan last evening.

A man in his 60s who was allegedly struck by a vehicle in the village has died in hospital.

The incident happened as the local man was walking close to the traffic lights at around 7.30pm.

It's alleged the driver fled the scene.

Gardaí are now looking to speak to the occupants of a black coloured car and a white van, possibly a Volkswagen Caddy which were seen in the area at the time.

Gardaí are also in the process of interviewing locals in the area, and are following a few lines of enquiry.

Anyone can assist with the investigation is asked to contact Gort Garda Station on 091-636400 or The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111.