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Marita Moloney

Gardai appeal for witnesses after woman out walking injured in hit-and-run in Dundalk, Co Louth

Gardai are appealing for information after a woman was injured following a hit-and-run in Co Louth on Friday.

The incident happened at around 8.45am on the Armagh Road near Dundalk.

The woman, who is in her 50s, was out walking at the time when she was struck by a car.

The car failed to remain at the scene.

Emergency services rushed to the assistance of the woman and she was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.

Her injuries are not life-threatening.

Gardai are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

The incident happened on the Armagh Road outside Dundalk. (Google Maps)

A spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Dundalk are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian that occurred on the morning of Friday, 22nd October, 2021.

"At approximately 8:45am on the Armagh Road near Dundalk, a female pedestrian in her 50s was struck by a car which failed to remain at the scene.

"The injured woman was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, with non-life threatening injuries.

"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the Armagh Road near Dundalk this morning between 8:15am and 9am to make this footage available to Gardaí.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042-9388400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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