Man continues to be detained following Limerick hit-and-run, as post-mortem results withheld

Eva Osborne

A man in his 40s continues to be detained as gardaí continue to investigate a hit-and-run incident in Co Limerick which resulted in the death of a young woman.

Gardaí said a post-morterm was conducted by State Pathologist, Dr Sally Ann Collis, on Sunday, and the results are not being released for "operational reasons".

Marguerita Sheridan died after the hit-and-run incident in Rathkeale on Saturday.

Tributes have been paid to Ms Sheridan, who was aged in her 20s and said to have given birth to a son just three weeks ago.

The incident happened at the entrance to a private property in Rathkeale.

Ms Sheridan was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where she later died.

Gardaí continue to appeal for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the Rathkeale area in Co. Limerick between 11:30am and 1:00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Rathkeale Garda Station on 069 63222, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.