Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run road traffic collision which occurred near Whitehouse Cross, Dromiskin, yesterday, Monday 6th January 2025, in which a man in his 40’s was seriously injured.

At approximately 6.25pm Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision, involving a vehicle and a cyclist, on the R132 in Dromiskin, Co. Louth.

The cyclist, a man aged in his 40s, was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda to be treated for serious injuries. The vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene and the driver has yet to come forward.

The scene remains closed pending a technical examination and local diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Gardaí are also appealing to anyone who may have noticed a vehicle in the area with damage to the front passenger side or has knowledge of a vehicle that has since presented for repair, to make contact with the investigation team.

In addition, road users who may have dash-cam footage of the incident from 6.15pm to 6.45pm or were travelling on the Old Dublin Road between Castlebellingham and Dundalk are also urged to contact Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on (041) 6853222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.