15 Oct 2014

Dublin: Garda Appeal: 87-Year-Old Man In Wheelchair Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver

The injured man was taken to the Mater Hospital where he later died
The injured man was taken to the Mater Hospital where he later died

GardaĆ­ are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run in which a man was knocked out of his wheelchair and later died of his injuries.

The incident, involving a white truck believed to be a Mercedes that failed to stop, happened on 30 September at Hanlon's Corner on Dublin's North Circular Road.

The 87-year-old was taken to the Mater Hospital where he died four days later.

GardaĆ­ have appealed to the driver of the truck or anyone with information to contact them at the Bridewell Garda Station on 01-666 8200. www.garda.ie

*Separately, the PSNI has arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

An 18-year-old pedestrian died following an incident on the Malone Road in South Belfast in the early hours of this morning.

Another occupant of the vehicle involved, a white Renault van, is being treated for injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
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