Man seriously injured following hit-and-run in Co Louth

Michael Bolton

A man has been left seriously injured following a hit-and-run incident in Dromiskin, Co Louth on Monday.

The incident happened at approximately 6:25pm on the R132 in Dromiskin, when gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist.

The cyclist, a man aged in his 40s, was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda to be treated for serious injuries.

The vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene and the driver has yet to come forward.

The scene remains closed pending a technical examination and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

In addition, road users who may have dash-cam footage of the incident from 6.15pm to 6.45pm or were travelling on the Old Dublin Road between Castlebellingham and Dundalk are also urged to contact gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on (041) 6853222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.