Gardaí in Offaly appeal for witnesses following hit and run
The BMW car involved in the crash has since been seized by Gardaí during a follow-up Garda operation
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Offaly Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run in the county over the bank holiday weekend.
Gardaí attended the scene of a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a BMW car, that occurred at Pollagh, Co Offaly on Sunday April 20 at approximately 12.40pm.
The driver of the car failed to remain at the scene. No injuries were reported at the time.
The BMW car has since been seized by Gardaí during a follow-up Garda operation under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As well as being involved in a hit and run, the car was uninsured, had no tax or valid NCT and was found to have defective tyres.
Investigating Gardaí say they are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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