A man in his 20s has died after he was hit by a lorry in north Dublin in the early hours of Friday morning.
The incident happened on the Swords Road at the Collins Avenue Junction in Whitehall, Dublin 9 at 12:25am.
The driver fled the scene with the vehicle following the incident.
The man was taken to Beaumont Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A technical examination has been carried out at the scene and the road is now re-opened.
The HGV vehicle believed to be involved in this incident is reported to have been travelling from Whitehall in the direction of Donnycarney.
The HGV is described as being white in colour and was not carrying a trailer at the time of the collision.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them, particularly anyone who may have been in the area of the N1 between 12:15am and 12:30am.
They are also interested in speaking to anyone who may have dash cam or CCTV footage or anyone with information on the movements/ or whereabouts of the HGV believed to be involved in this incident.
Councillor for Artane-Whitehall, Racheal Batten told Dublin Live: "My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim of this tragic incident.
"I would urge the driver of the vehicle to come forward and make themselves known to the gardai.
"I would also appeal for the community to share any information they might have about the incident with the gardai as soon as possible."
