Husband and wife die following 'hit-and-run' incident in ...
A husband and wife have died following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Blanchardstown, Dublin on St Stephen’s Day.
The couple, who lived in Whitestown, Dublin 15, are understood to have been crossing the road at the time.
The woman, named locally as Georgina Hogg-Moore (39), died at the scene and her husband, Anthony (40), died overnight of the injuries he sustained in the incident on Blanchardstown Road North at about 5.45pm on Thursday.
The driver failed to provide assistance or remain at the scene of the collison. Two other people were at the scene at the time but they did not suffer injuries. It is not yet clear if they were known to the victims.
An Garda Síóchána on Friday said a suspect (40s) arrested in connection with the incident was being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Dublin garda station.
It is understood that the couple had visited the Blanchardstown shopping centre and were crossing the road to return home when they were struck by the vehicle.
“A technical examination of the scene has been completed by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has now reopened,” An Garda Síochána said in a statement on Friday.
Gardaí are investigating whether the driver of the car broke a red light immediately before the incident. Sources said there is currently nothing to suggest the victims were deliberately targeted. The force is understood to be following a definite line of inquiry.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to come forward. Gardaí are keen to speak to people who were in the vicinity of Blanchardstown Road North between 5pm and 6pm, especially those who have camera footage that could assist the investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda station at 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
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