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GARDAI is hunting four people who were in a car that left a hit and run victim fighting for his life.
Deliveroo rider Thiago Osorio Cortes, 28, was rushed to hospital after being hit by a light gray 2005 Ford Focus on Dublin’s North Wall Quay around 10:30 pm Monday.
Investigators at the Store Street Garda station are now trying to identify the occupants of the vehicle, which is suspected of being purchased by teenagers for cash and known locally as a “company car.”
STICK AND RUN
The car was found abandoned a few meters from the crash site in nearby Castleforbes Square.
A Garda forensic team spent yesterday examining the car for clues.
Another driver raised the alarm before Osorio, who is originally from Brazil, was rushed to Mater Hospital.
A Garda forensic team spent Tuesday examining the car for clues.
Another driver raised the alarm before the victim was rushed to Mater Hospital.
Gardai is working closely with the Brazilian Embassy and his family has been informed of his injuries.
‘IT’S TERRIBLE’
His girlfriend last night kept a bedside vigil as he continues to fight for his life.
A source said: “The belief is that the car was bought from someone as an evasion and was not searched.
“Witnesses reported seeing four people get out of the car and the Gardai are eager to speak with these people.
“This is a very serious incident and it is in your best interest to report before the Gardai knock on your doors.
“It is terrible to think that a young man can be left for dead lying on the side of the road.”
SUPPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR
Gardai has launched an investigation into dangerous driving that has resulted in serious injuries.
But the driver could also be affected by leaving the scene of an accident without receiving assistance, which carries a maximum penalty of ten years.
Gardai held a conference on the case today as part of its ongoing investigation. Independent local councilor Niall Ring urged anyone with information about the accident to come forward.
The former mayor said: “Everyone in the community would like to offer their support to this young man’s family.
“I would also advise anyone with even the slightest information to contact the gardai immediately.”
Gardai has urged anyone with information to come forward.
CALL FROM GARDA
A spokesperson said: “Gardaí on Store Street is asking for witnesses after a serious collision involving a cyclist and a car in Dublin on Monday 31st August 2020.
“The injured cyclist was taken by ambulance to Mater Hospital where it is understood that his condition is serious.
“The scene was examined by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has since been reopened to traffic.
“A car believed to be involved in the incident was recovered from Castleforbes Square shortly thereafter by Gardaí.
“No arrests have been made to date and investigations are ongoing.”
Anyone with information should contact the incident room at Store Street Garda Station 01 6668000 or the confidential Garda line 1800 666 111.
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