Gardai issue witness appeal after hit-and-run leaves man, 60s, with serious injuries

Gardai have issued an appeal for witnesses after a serious hit-and-run in Athlone over the Bank Holiday weekend.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, October 27, a male pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on North Gate Street. The vehicle involved in the road traffic collision failed to remain at the scene.

Gardai and emergency services were alerted to the incident, which took place at 12.30am on Sunday, and discovered a man - aged in his 60s - who was injured in the collision.

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The man was rushed to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore, where he continues to undergo treatment for injuries which are described as serious but not life-threatening.

Gardai have launched an investigation into the incident and have now issued a witness appeal, encouraging anyone with footage of the scene around the time of the hit-and-run to make contact with authorities.

A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana told The Irish Mirror: "Any road users or pedestrians who were on North Gate Street in Athlone between midnight and 12.45am on Sunday morning and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

"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."

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