A 16-year-aged girl died following a hit-and-run incident in Navan, Co Meath, yesterday evening. A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the investigation.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred on the Slane Road at approximately 8:20 pm. According to reports, the driver of the vehicle involved did not remain at the scene. The girl was transported to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where she was later pronounced dead.
Gardaí have seized a car as part of their investigation. The scene on Slane Road has been preserved for a technical examination, and local diversions are currently in place.
Separate Incidents Reported
In addition to the incident in Navan, authorities are responding to other serious collisions. A woman in her 80s died in a single-vehicle crash near Eyrecourt, Co Galway. Two people, both in their 40s, died in a collision between a car and a van in Co Waterford.
Emergency services are likewise at the scene of a two-vehicle collision in Co Armagh. Three people were taken to hospitals in Armagh and Belfast following the collision on the Moy Road near Armagh city, which occurred shortly before 10:30 pm last night. Diversions are in place at the junction with the Lisbofin Road and the junction with College Lands Road.
Gardaí Appeal for Information
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the Navan incident, particularly anyone with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, from the area. Those with information are asked to contact Navan Garda Station on 046 9036100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did the incident in Navan occur?
The incident in Navan occurred at approximately 8:20 pm yesterday evening.
Where did the collision in Co Armagh take place?
The collision in Co Armagh occurred on the Moy Road near Armagh city.
Is the driver involved in the Navan hit-and-run in custody?
Yes, a man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the investigation.
As investigations continue, further details regarding these incidents will emerge, and authorities may adjust traffic management plans accordingly.