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Sunday World
25-06-2025
- Sunday World
Heartbroken sister of Balbriggan man killed in hit-and-run pays tribute
Mircea Rostas died on Monday after being struck by a vehicle while standing on a path in the town. The heartbroken sister of a Balbriggan man who was killed in a hit-and-run on Monday has paid tribute to him. Mircea Rostas, aged in his 30s, died after he was struck by a BMW while standing on a path on Railway Street, Balbriggan. His sister has shared her devastation at his sudden death. 'Brother, you have left us all in sorrow,' her tribute began. 'Why? You were such a wise man and always sought peace, a man who helped everyone when they needed help, a man who spread the word of God, the same God who let you die at the hands of your enemies. 'Please, come home so I can see you one more time, come home so I can hug you one more time, so I can sit at your feet and listen to you speak wise words about my life,' she pleaded. 'Please, Saban, look down from heaven on your wife, your children, your family and me.' Mircea Rostas News in 90 Seconds - June 25th Detectives suspect that Mr Rostas, who was also known as Saban to his loved ones, was intentionally driven at. The alleged driver of the car remains in garda custody as part of the investigation. In other online tributes, one mourner shared: 'My brother, I have no words, I can't find the words. You were a true brother, a man of God, I will not forget you all my life. May God rest you and have you in peace'. Another added: 'I can't believe that you left so early and innocent, such a good soul and a great character, my brother. May God rest your soul'. Gardaí have also appealed for people not to share a graphic video showing the immediate aftermath of the collision. It shows Mr Rostas lying motionless on the grounds while on bystander attempts CPR, and his family reacting in agony after arriving on the scene. He was treated at the scene, but died a short time later. The driver of the BMW involved fled. A man in his 40s, who was known to the victim, has been arrested and is being held at a garda station in north Dublin. Officers are investigating whether the hit-and-run is linked to a dispute in the area that has involved a number of other incidents in recent weeks. 'Early indications are that this man was standing on a footpath when the car drove at him and hit him, indicating that he was targeted deliberately,' a source said. 'Tempers were high in the area in the immediate aftermath, with a number of incidents reported, but these were quickly brought under control.' Gardaí are also seeking a motive, with one line of inquiry being that the man arrested and associates of Mr Rostas were involved in a personal dispute over a woman. Emergency services were alerted to reports of a road traffic collision and found Mr Rostas seriously injured on the ground. Gardaí also responded to two other public order incidents in the area a short time later, which sources said were 'reactionary'. Members of the Garda Public Order Unit were sent to the area and no serious injuries were reported. In one of the incidents, a vehicle was rammed on the road outside Balbriggan garda station. Forensic specialists carried out examinations of the vehicle yesterday morning. Gardaí also sealed off Railway Street in the town pending a forensic examination. A tent could be seen at one end of the street nearest the railway station, covering where the incident happened and where the man's body still lay until an examination by a pathologist. Mr Rostas's remains were later removed to the local mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Gardaí said they are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information to come forward. They are particularly interested in the movements of a black saloon car that was seen in the area at the time. It was abandoned following a collision with a second saloon car on Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, shortly after the fatal incident. Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the Railway Street and Drogheda Street areas of Balbriggan between 8.30pm and 9.30pm are asked to make it available to gardaí.
Extra.ie
25-06-2025
- Extra.ie
Man arrested following fatal hit-and-run in Balbriggan
A man has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run in north Co. Dublin on Monday night, which later led to a car being rammed outside a nearby Garda station. The victim, aged in his 30s, was killed after being struck by a car at the corner of Railway Street in Balbriggan at 9pm on Monday. The driver fled the scene, with investigators suspecting that the hit-and-run is linked to a local feud involving members of the Roma community. Gardaí on Drogheda Street in Balbriggan on Monday. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin 'As part of the ongoing investigation, a man in his 40s has been arrested and is currently detained under at a Garda station in north Dublin,' gardaí stated. It's understood the man knew the victim. The death also sparked subsequent incidents in which a BMW was rammed outside Balbriggan Garda Station on Drogheda Street and a confrontation between two groups occurred. Members of the Garda Public Order Unit were deployed. A Garda spokesperson said that investigating officers are 'particularly interested in the movements of a black saloon car' observed in the area at the time of the hit-and run, which was 'later abandoned following a collision on Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, with a second saloon car shortly after the fatal incident'. A damaged car on Drogheda Street in Balbriggan on Monday. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin A Garda source said: 'It's not unusual that this would kick off when the parties involved are known to each other and it's a high-octane situation.' No arrests have been made in relation to the ramming incident or the scuffle that broke out on the street. It's understood that gardaí prioritised apprehending the suspect of the hit-and-run. 'No injuries were reported so any public order incidents will also be dealt with as part of the investigation,' the source said. The victim, aged in his 30s, was killed after being struck by a car at the corner of Railway Street in Balbriggan at 9pm on Monday. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin 'This is mostly a domestic issue between families, we see no threat that this will spiral out of control.' The man's body remained at the scene overnight under a forensics tent until it could be removed for a preliminary examination by a pathologist shortly before noon. A post-mortem was carried out by the Office of the State Pathologist at Dublin City Mortuary and a preliminary report has been prepared for the investigation team, a Garda source added. One local source told that they believed that the fatal incident was sparked by a 'domestic internal Roma community issue' that they expected would be 'a one-off'. Fingal county councillor Jimmy Guerin said: 'It's very frightening and unsettling for locals. People are nervous that they could be walking into a dangerous area. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin They are using a new type of attack, using vehicles as weapons to ram each other. 'Gardaí need to go in harder and more direct on these groups to stop this before it spreads out of control to other areas.' Councillor Malachy Quinn said that local residents had been shocked by the situation, particularly as children had been walking through the area on their way home from sports training at the time of the incident. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Sunday World
24-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man (40s) arrested after fatal Dublin hit-and-run linked to feud
The incident occurred on Railway Street in Balbriggan, shortly after 9pm yesterday evening Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Gardaí have arrested a man in his 40s in the fatal hit-and-run of a young man in north Dublin last night. The victim, aged in his 20s, died after being struck by a car on Railway Street in Balbriggan with the driver then fleeing the scene. Investigators believe the hit-and-run is linked to a localised feud. Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Gardaí confirmed the man in his 40s is being held at a Garda Station in North Dublin. Emergency services were also alerted to reports of two altercations in the aftermath of the hit-and-run but no serious injuries were reported. Members of the Garda Public Order Unit were deployed to the town and the incidents were contained. Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run News in 90 Seconds - June 24th The pedestrian victim of the hit-and-run, a man in his 20s, received emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. Gardai have sealed off Railway Street in the town pending a forensic examination by members of the Garda Technical Bureau which was due to commence this morning. A blue garda forensic tent could be seen at one end of the street nearest the railway station, covering where the incident happened and where the man's body still lay until a preliminary examination by a pathologist. Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Man dies after hit-and-run in Dublin as gardaí issue appeal Access to the railway station was unaffected, but there were some diversions for traffic in the town. In a statement, investigating Gardaí are appealing to the public for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. They are particularly interested in the movements of a black saloon car observed in the area at the time, which was later abandoned following a collision on Drogheda Street, Balbriggan with a second saloon car shortly after the fatal incident. Gardaí are appealing to any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the Railway Street and Drogheda Street areas of Balbriggan between 8:30pm and 9:30pm to make it available to investigators. Anyone with information is urged to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Irish Independent
24-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Victim of Dublin hit-and-run named locally as man (40s) arrested
Mr Rostas was hit by a car on Railway Street in Balbriggan at around 9pm last night. He was treated at the scene but died a short time later while the driver of the BMW car involved fled. Detectives are investigating if Mr Rostas was deliberately targeted as part of a dispute in the area which has seen a number of other incidents in recent weeks. A man in his 40s, who was known to the victim, has been arrested by gardaí under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and is being held at a garda station in north Dublin. Gardaí also responded to two other public order incidents in the area a short time later, which sources said were 'reactionary' to the hit-and-run. Members of the Garda Public Order Unit were requested to the area and no serious injuries were reported. One of the incidents saw a vehicle rammed on the road outside Balbriggan garda station, with forensic specialists carrying out examinations of the vehicle this morning. Gardaí also sealed off Railway Street in the town pending a forensic examination. A forensic tent could be seen at one end of the street nearest the railway station, covering where the incident happened and where the man's body still lay until a preliminary examination by a pathologist. ADVERTISEMENT Mr Rostas' remains were later removed to the local mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Gardaí said they are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information, to come forward. They are particularly interested in the movements of a black saloon car observed in the area at the time, which was later abandoned following a collision with a second saloon car on Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, shortly after the fatal incident. Gardaí are appealing to any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the Railway Street and Drogheda Street areas of Balbriggan between 8:30pm and 9:30pm to make it available to investigators. '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.' Gardaí said they are also aware that images and video footage related to this incident are circulating on social media and messaging platforms and appealed to anyone who receives this content 'to refrain from sharing or reposting it further'.
Sunday World
24-06-2025
- Sunday World
Fatal Dublin hit-and-run linked to feud as chief suspect identified
The incident occurred on Railway Street in Balbriggan, shortly after 9pm yesterday evening Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Gardaí have identified a chief suspect in the fatal hit-and-run of a young man in north Dublin last night. The victim, aged in his 20s, died after being struck by a car on Railway Street in Balbriggan with the driver then fleeing the scene. Investigators believe the hit-and-run is linked to a localised feud involving members of the Roma community. Sources told the Sunday World that a suspect has since been identified for the road death. Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run It's understood the man, aged in his 40s, has not yet been arrested but gardaí are progressing their investigation. Emergency services were also alerted to reports of two altercations in the aftermath of the hit-and-run but no serious injuries were reported. Members of the Garda Public Order Unit were deployed to the town and the incidents were contained. The pedestrian victim of the hit-and-run, a man in his 20s, received emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Gardai have sealed off Railway Street in the town pending a forensic examination by members of the Garda Technical Bureau which was due to commence this morning. A blue garda forensic tent could be seen at one end of the street nearest the railway station, covering where the incident happened and where the man's body still lay until a preliminary examination by a pathologist. Gardai this morning at the scene of the fatal hit and run Man dies after hit-and-run in Dublin as gardaí issue appeal Access to the railway station was unaffected, but there were some diversions for traffic in the town. It is understood gardaí are following a number of lines of inquiry in relation to the incident. 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.
