‘Loyalties change' – Gardai reissue info appeal over killing of Monaghan man, 20, in 14-year-old hit-and-run case
GARDAI have renewed their appeal for information 14 years after the death of a 20-year-old man in a hit-and-run collision.
Fintan Traynor was killed in a collision in Lemgare in Clontibret, Co
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Gardai belive an Audi A4 was invlved in the crash
Credit: angardasiochana
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Fintan was killed in a hit and run in 2011
Credit: angardasiochana
The incident occurred early in the morning of Sunday, June 26, 2011.
Tomorrow will mark the 14th anniversary of the young man's passing.
Traynor had been walking home from a night out in Castleblayney when he was struck by the
The driver of the car did not stop driving and fled the scene.
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This is because the front lower portion of the grille of that same car was found at the scene of the collision.
Over the past 14 years, Gardai have been investigating the case, interviewing over 400 suspects.
However, they vehicle and the driver of it have not yet been located.
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Now, on the anniversary of Traynor's death,
They said that people may now feel more comfortable in coming forward with information.
CONTACT INFO
Anyone who might be able to assist has been urged to contact Gardai.
This can be done by getting in touch with Monaghan Garda Station on 04777200 or the Garda confidential line on 1800666111.
Those wishing to make contact can also do so by going to any Garda station with their information.
Detective Inspector Adrian Durcan of the Monaghan Garda District made the appeal.
'DID SOMEONE CONFIDE IN YOU?'
He said: "I am appealing to the public that if they have any information to please come forward.
"With the passage of time, now perhaps someone may feel more comfortable coming forward with information in relation to this matter.
"Do you know someone who may have had damage to an Audi car around this period?
"Did someone confide in you?
"In 14 years loyalties, friendships and relationships change and perhaps now you are in a position to provide the investigation team with the vital information that would locate the vehicle and driver.
"You can contact us in Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200 or alternatively you can contact us by calling the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.''
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‘Loyalties change' – Gardai reissue info appeal over killing of Monaghan man, 20, in 14-year-old hit-and-run case
GARDAI have renewed their appeal for information 14 years after the death of a 20-year-old man in a hit-and-run collision. Fintan Traynor was killed in a collision in Lemgare in Clontibret, Co 2 Gardai belive an Audi A4 was invlved in the crash Credit: angardasiochana 2 Fintan was killed in a hit and run in 2011 Credit: angardasiochana The incident occurred early in the morning of Sunday, June 26, 2011. Tomorrow will mark the 14th anniversary of the young man's passing. Traynor had been walking home from a night out in Castleblayney when he was struck by the The driver of the car did not stop driving and fled the scene. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS This is because the front lower portion of the grille of that same car was found at the scene of the collision. Over the past 14 years, Gardai have been investigating the case, interviewing over 400 suspects. However, they vehicle and the driver of it have not yet been located. Most read in The Irish Sun Now, on the anniversary of Traynor's death, They said that people may now feel more comfortable in coming forward with information. CONTACT INFO Anyone who might be able to assist has been urged to contact Gardai. This can be done by getting in touch with Monaghan Garda Station on 04777200 or the Garda confidential line on 1800666111. Those wishing to make contact can also do so by going to any Garda station with their information. Detective Inspector Adrian Durcan of the Monaghan Garda District made the appeal. 'DID SOMEONE CONFIDE IN YOU?' He said: "I am appealing to the public that if they have any information to please come forward. "With the passage of time, now perhaps someone may feel more comfortable coming forward with information in relation to this matter. "Do you know someone who may have had damage to an Audi car around this period? "Did someone confide in you? "In 14 years loyalties, friendships and relationships change and perhaps now you are in a position to provide the investigation team with the vital information that would locate the vehicle and driver. "You can contact us in Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200 or alternatively you can contact us by calling the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.''
