Fatal hit and run on Ashbourne-Swords road

Gardaí are investigating a fatal hit and run traffic collision on Rathbeale Road (R125), Swords, Co Dublin shortly after 1.30am this morning, Sunday. The road links Swords and Ashbourne.

A pedestrian, a man believed to be in his 30s, was fatally injured when he was struck by a dark coloured saloon car which failed to remain at the scene. This car drove off in the direction of Ashbourne. The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Swords Garda Station on (01) 666 4700.