Witnesses sought after young cyclist is struck by vehicle close to busy Clare school
Gardai appeal for information following hit and run in Ennis
Gardai in Ennis are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run incident which happened in broad daylight close to a busy primary school in the town.
In an appeal on social media, issued this Thursday morning, gardai say the incident happened at Kilrush Road Roundabout in Ennis at around 1pm on Wednesday.
"During this incident, a young cyclist was struck by a vehicle as he was cycling around the roundabout on the Kilrush Road near the entrance to the new Ennis national school," said a garda spokesperson.
According to investigating gardai, the offending vehicle failed to remain at the scene and travelled in the direction of Ennis town following the collision.
No specific details relating to the cyclist or their injuries have been disclosed publicly. However, it's not believed the injuries are life-threatening.
Gardaí in Ennis are investigating the incident and they are appealing for any witnesses or drivers who were in the area around the time to contact them.
They say they are particularly anxious to hear from motorists with dash camera footage. They can contact them on 065-6848100 and are being asked to make any footage available to gardai.