Witnesses sought after man on scooter knocked down in hit-and-run crash

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Is it the end of the road for e-scooters?

Gardaí in Store Street are appealing for witnesses following the hit-and-run road traffic crash in Dublin

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a man on a scooter had to be hospitalised following a crash with a car which then left the scene. 

Gardaí in Store Street are appealing for witnesses following the hit-and-run road traffic crash that occurred in Ballybough, Dublin 3, on Tuesday, 14th May 2024.

Shortly after 11 pm, gardaí and ambulance personnel were alerted to a collision involving a car and an e-scooter at the junction of Ballybough Road and Spring Garden Street.

The driver of the e-scooter, a male in his 40s, was taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not life-threatening. The car involved failed to remain at the scene and the motorist has yet to come forward.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Ballybough at the time and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Street Garda Station on 01 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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