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26th Oct 2021

Woman in 20s seriously injured in motorbike hit-and-run in Dublin

Jade Hayden

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

A woman in her 20s has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a motorcycle in Dublin.

The incident occurred on Sunday night on the Priorswood Road in Dublin 17 at approximately 11.15pm. The motorcycle collided with the young woman and failed to remain at the scene.

The woman was taken to Beaumont Hospital where she is receiving treatment for serious injuries.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.

They are particularly appealing to anyone who were travelling near the Priorswood Road on Sunday night between 11pm and 11.20pm and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Gardaí are also appealing for witnesses for another hit-and-run involving a male pedestrian in Galway.

A statement from Gardaí reads: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious hit and run road traffic collision that occurred on the R336 Road between Furbo and Spiddal, Co. Galway on Sunday, 24th October 2021.

“The collision occurred at approximately 8:30pm when a car collided with a male pedestrian near the Furbo Church. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 40s, was taken to NUIG Hospital Galway to be treated for serious injuries.

“The driver of the car failed to remain at the scene.The road is currently closed with diversions in place while Forensic Collision Investigators conduct an examination of the scene.”