Body of Clare hit-and-run victim remains at the scene as gardaí make appeal

The State Pathologist is on the way to Ennis to examine the man’s body that was found late last night.

GARDAÍ ARE INVESTIGATING what is believed to be a fatal hit and run after the body of a man was found at Toberteascain, Ennis, Co. Clare shortly after 10pm last night.

The man, who is believed to be in his late twenties, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The area remains sealed off today and the man’s body remains at the scene pending the arrival of the State Pathologist, Dr Marie Cassidy.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the Toberteascain area of Ennis between 9.30 pm and 10.30 pm yesterday evening or anyone with any information about the incident to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100.

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