Man (60s) seriously injured in hit-and-run incident in Athlone

A PEDESTRIAN IN his 60s has been seriously injured after a hit-and-run in the early hours of Sunday morning. 

The man was struck by a car on Northgate Street in Athlone at around 12.30am on Sunday. The car failed to remain at the scene.

The injured man was taken to Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, where he continues to receive treatment for serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Advertisement

Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the hit-and-run to contact them.

Any road users or pedestrians who were on Northgate Street in Athlone between midnight and 12.45am on Sunday morning and who may have camera footage, including dash cam footage, is asked to make it available to them.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 649 8550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
Learn More Support The Journal