LIMERICK, Ireland — A woman in her 30s died Friday night in a three-vehicle collision near Boher, prompting a search for a driver who fled the scene. The incident, a stark reminder of the fragility of life, has local authorities appealing for witnesses.
Crash Investigation Underway After Fatal Limerick Collision
A woman died and another was injured in a late-night crash; police are seeking the driver of a vehicle left abandoned.
- A woman in her 30s was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
- A man in his 40s sustained injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
- The driver of one vehicle abandoned it and remains unidentified.
- Gardaí are requesting assistance from the public, particularly those with dashcam footage.
What caused the crash? The circumstances surrounding the collision on the N24 are currently under investigation. Gardaí are working to piece together events leading up to the incident and identify the driver who left the scene.
The crash occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. on the N24 near Grange West, Boher, Co. Limerick, on Friday, according to authorities. The sole female occupant of one of the cars was declared dead at the scene by emergency responders. Her remains were transported to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, where a postmortem examination will be conducted. The coroner has been notified.
The driver of a second vehicle, a man in his 40s, was transported to the same hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
“Investigating gardaí are seeking to identify the driver of the third car. That driver fled, leaving the vehicle they were driving at the scene,” gardaí stated in a release issued Saturday.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage from the area between 10:45 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Friday to come forward.
Those with information are encouraged to contact Henry Street Garda station at (061) 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or their local Garda station.
