A man, aged in his 60s, has been left with serious injuries after being hit by a car in the Artane area of Dublin yesterday.
The collision happened shortly after 9:00 pm on Wednesday, March 8 on the Kilmore Road at the junction with Ardmore Drive.
The injured man was taken by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital where he is being treated for ‘serious injuries,' gardai say.
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The scene was temporarily closed off to the public as an examination took place, however it has since reopened.
Gardaí are now appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Particularly those with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time who are asked to make it available to officers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock 01 6664200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
A statement released this morning reads: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision in Artane, Dublin 5 on Wednesday 8th March, 2023.
“Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on the Kilmore Road at the junction with Ardmore Drive shortly after 9pm.
“The pedestrian, a male in his 60s, was taken by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital. His injuries are understood to be serious.
“The road at the collision site was fully examined by Garda scenes of crime officers and the road has now reopened to traffic”.
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