Woman in her 70s left in hospital following road collision in Limerick

A women in her 70s was left in hospital following the incident in Askeaton | PICTURE: Adrian Butlerplaceholder image
A women in her 70s was left in hospital following the incident in Askeaton | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

Gardai issue appeal for witnesses following incident in Askeaton

GARDAI have launched an appeal for witnesses after a woman in her 70s was left in hospital following an incident in Askeaton.

Officers are investigating a road traffic collision involving a car, and the pedestrian which took place at Bawnreagh in the town on Monday at 5pm.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.

Anyone who was in the Bawnreagh, Askeaton area between 4:50pm and 5:10pm and who may have witnessed the incident are being asked to contact investigating gardaí.

Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are  being asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Gardaí can be contacted at Newcastle West garda station on 069-20650, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station in the State.

Investigations are ongoing.

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