Hit and Run in Rathcairn, Meath on the 28/9/20

Gardaí at Athboy Garda Station are investigating a hit and run that occurred in Rathcairn on Monday 28 September 2020 at approx. 20.30 – 21.00.

The injured party was a pedestrian who was walking from their home in the direction of Rathcairn village, not far from the traffic control signs near Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn (secondary school) when they were struck from behind by a van. 

Investigating Gardaí believe that the offending vehicle is possibly a black Renault Traffic/Ford Transit type, circa 2015 onwards.  The suspect vehicle which was travelling in the same direction as the pedestrian and failed to stop. 

The pedestrian subsequently underwent a substantial operation having sustained a serious injury as a result of the incident.

Gardaí Athboy Garda Station are investigating tel:  (046) 943 2201