Gardaí issue witness appeal following fatal hit-and-run that saw a man (20s) killed

An Garda Síochána have issued a witness appeal following a fatal hit-and-run, that saw a man in his 20s killed.

The incident occurred on Monday the 23rd of June 2025 shortly after 9pm in Balbriggan, County Dublin.

The vehicle failed to remain at the scene, and the pedestrian, the man in his 20s, received emergency treatment at the scene, but was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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The witness appeal by the Garda Press Office reads as follows:

"Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly after 9pm on Monday, 23rd June 2025, following a serious road traffic collision on Railway Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, in which a pedestrian was struck by a car.

The vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, received emergency treatment but was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.

The scene remains preserved pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local traffic diversions are currently in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."