Woman killed by hit and run driver who fled the scene

A 40-year-old woman was struck by a car as she crossed the road at a Luas stop last night.

The fatal accident happened at 10.30 pm last night, as the woman was crossing the road at the Golden Bridge Luas stop in Inchicore, Dublin.

She was taken to near-by St James' Hospital where she was pronounced dead. 

According to witnesses, the female pedestrian  was hit by a dark coloured car, possibly a Ford Focus with a 08 or 09 registration.  It struck the woman, failed to stop, and left in the direction of the Naas Road.  Gardaí  have appealed for information and say the car would have damage to the front and to the windscreen. 

Garda forensic collision investigators have examined the scene which has now reopened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sundrive Road Garda Station on 01 666 6600.

Irish Independent