Issue Date: 30 December 2024
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run road traffic collision which occurred in Rathpeacon, near Cork city on Saturday, 28th December 2024.
At approximately 6.45pm Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, on Rathpeacon Road in Rathpeacon.
The pedestrian, a man aged in his 50s, was transferred to Cork University Hospital for treatment.
The car and driver involved failed to remain at the scene. The car was later located a short distance away.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
In addition, road users who may have dash-cam footage of the incident from 6.20pm to 6.55pm are also urged to contact Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on (021) 4558510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
