Newbridge hit and run: man arrested after 40-year-old woman dies of serious injuries in fatal collision



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A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit and run in Newbridge, Co Kildare yesterday.

The shocking incident occurred around 8 p.m. when a woman was found on Thomas Street with serious injuries.

Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed to Naas General Hospital.

The man, in his 50s, is currently detained at Kildare Garda station and Gardai has once again called for witnesses to come forward.

A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí investigating an alleged fatal crash and traffic collision that occurred in Newbridge, County Kildare on Monday 9 November 2020, arrested a man in his 50s in connection with this incident.

“The man is currently detained at Kildare Garda Station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

“Investigations are ongoing.

“Gardaí in Newbridge continues to appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward and to any road user who may have camera footage (including the dash cam) traveling in the area at the time to have these images are available for Gardaí.

“Anyone with information should contact the Newbridge Garda station at 045-431212, the confidential Garda line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”

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