Witnesses to accident sought

Gardai in Tallaght, Co Dublin, are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run accident in the area on Wednesday evening.

Gardai in Tallaght, Co Dublin, are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run accident in the area on Wednesday evening.

Mrs Dolorese Rea (54), of Alpine Rise, Tallaght, was hit when she was crossing the Belgard Road near the Belgard Complex. Mrs Rea,who was married with a family, died in Tallaght Hospital early yesterday.

A motorist came forward yesterday and a file is being sent to the DPP.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght gardai at (01) 4511333.

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