Garda in the Midlands hospitalised after being struck by car that fled scene

A garda in the Midlands was hospitalised after being struck by car that fled scene of the incident.

Gardaí are investigating a hit-and-run road traffic collision which occurred in the Heathfield area of Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath today, Thursday. The incident occurred at approximately 10am.

While on routine patrol Gardaí from the Westmeath Roads Policing Unit responded to an alert in relation to a car on their Automatic Number-Plate Recognition system.

As a Garda member went to speak to the driver of the car, it drove away and struck the member.

The Garda member was brought to the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar to be treated for injuries which were not life-threatening. The Garda has since been discharged from hospital. The Garda continues to receive any relevant supports from local Garda management.

The car was found a short time later in Boreen Bradach, Kinnegad, a popular walking route.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area, today, Thursday 10th April 2025, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Gardaí are particularly interested in the movements of this red Volkswagen Golf, partial registration number 04TS, travelling in the Kinnegad area earlier today.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on (044) 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.