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The scene of the crash on Lower Rathmines Road was temporarily closed yesterday evening. Alamy Stock Photo

Person of interest comes forward after man hospitalised following Dublin hit-and-run

The man was taken to St. James’ Hospital, where his injuries are understood to be serious.

LAST UPDATE | 23 Dec 2024

A PERSON OF interest has come forward in relation to a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Dublin on Sunday evening.

Gardaí said the collision, which involved a pedestrian and a car on Lower Rathmines Road occurred at approximately 8.45pm yesterday.

The car involved failed to remain at the scene. A person of interest has since come forward in relation to the incident and made a voluntary statement. Gardaí said they are not looking for any other vehicles.

The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, was taken by Ambulance to St. James’s Hospital, where his injuries are understood to be serious. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

The scene was preserved and gardaí are still appealing for witnesses to come forward.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Rathmines Garda Station on 01 6666700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station,” a garda spokesperson said.

With reporting from Cormac Fitzgerald 

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