Gardaí appeal for witnesses after locating car involved in Dublin hit-and-run

Eva Osborne

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious hit-and-run in Ballymun.

The collision, involving a black Volkswagen Passat and a male pedal cyclist aged in his 20s, occurred on Tuesday at approximately 7:45am on the Shangan Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9.

The car failed to remain at the scene and was subsequently located by investigating gardaí.

A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed and an incident room established at Ballymun Garda Station.

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

Gardaí believe that a second vehicle was present during the incident are looking for a White Volvo XC90 Jeep with a 231- D registration.

Anyone who was in the Ballymun area between 6:30am and 8:30am on Tuesday who may have seen this incident or a White Volvo Jeep with a 231-D reg, or who may have dashcam footage is asked to please contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.