Man (20s) dies following hit-and-run in Dublin

Eva Osborne

A man in his 20s has died following a hit-and-run in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, on Monday night.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly after 9pm following a serious road traffic collision on Railway Street, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, in which a pedestrian was struck by a car.

The vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, received emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

The scene remains preserved pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local traffic diversions are currently in place.

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

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are asked to make it available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.