Court appearance regarding fatal 'hit and run' in Paynestown, New Birmingham, Thurles

Gardaí in Thurles investigating the fatal hit and run road traffic collision that occurred at Paynestown, New Birmingham, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 30th July, 2017 have charged a man in his late 40s.

He was due to appear before Cashel District Court at 10.30a.m. this morning, Thursday 25th January, 2018.

A male pedestrian (68 years) was fatally injured and indications at the time were that the deceased was struck by a vehicle which failed to stop.

More on this story in next week's edition of the Tipperary Star