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Pensioner, 70s, dies in hospital days after struck by car in south Dublin car park as urgent witness appeal issued

Pensioner, 70s, dies in hospital days after struck by car in south Dublin car park as urgent witness appeal issued

The Irish Sun3 days ago
AN ELDERLY woman has died in hospital five days after being struck by a vehicle in a south Dublin car park.
The tragic incident occurred at approximately 4:30 pm on Castle Villas street in Dalkey on Sunday, 13.
The collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian took place in the car park in the area.
A pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
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They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the Castle Villas street area between 4:15 and 4:45pm on the day of the crash.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision that occurred at a car park on the Castle Villas street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin on Sunday 13th July 2025 at approximately 4:30 pm.
The collision involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was conveyed to St. Vincent's Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
She was pronounced deceased today, Friday 17th July 2025.
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. Anyone who was in the Castle Villas street area on Sunday 13th July 2025 between 4:15-4:45pm and who may have any information is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.
Likewise, anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make that footage available.
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Gardaí can be contacted at the Dún Laoghaire Garda Station 01 6665000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
A spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision that occurred at a car park on the Castle Villas street, Dalkey, Co Dublin on Sunday 13 July 2025 at approximately 4:30 pm.
"The collision involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was conveyed to St. Vincent's Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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"She was pronounced deceased today, Friday 17 July 2025.
"Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. Anyone who was in the Castle Villas street area on Sunday 13th July 2025 between 4:15-4:45pm and who may have any information is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.
"Likewise, anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make that footage available.
"Gardai can be contacted at the Dún Laoghaire Garda Station 01 6665000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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A forensic team examining the scene of the fatal crash in Dalkey
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