Suspected stolen car involved in Dublin hit-and-run that killed man aged in his 40s
It is understood that the vehicle involved is suspected to have earlier been stolen from a nearby address - and came upon a Garda car. Sources say the Garda car encountered the suspected stolen vehicle, tried to get the driver to stop, but they faile
A man walking home was struck and killed by thugs in a suspected stolen car in North Co Dublin. The man, who is in his 40s, is believed to have been walking home on the coast road in Baldoyle, Dublin 13, when he was struck by a speeding car in a horrific incident before 1am on Wednesday morning.
It is understood that the vehicle involved is suspected to have earlier been stolen from a nearby address - and came upon a Garda car. Sources say the Garda car encountered the suspected stolen vehicle, tried to get the driver to stop, but they failed to do so.
The Garda car then pursued the vehicle but lost sight of it - with the horrific fatal crash then subsequently occurring. Sources say it took officers a period of time to formally identify the deceased man, who was killed at the scene.
The vehicle involved in the incident was subsequently recovered abandoned nearby. Gardai say they are now investigating the incident as a fatal hit and run - and it has also been referred to GSOC, due to the prior Garda involvement.
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In a statement gardai said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the coast road in Baldoyle, Dublin 13 which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 17th July 2024.
“Shortly before 1am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a male in his 40s, was fatally injured.
“The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination. The car involved in the collision failed to remain at the scene.
“The road was closed overnight to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The road is expected to re-open shortly.
“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Howth Garda Station on 01 666 4900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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