The number of pedestrians killed on the roads so far this year has jumped by 12% compared to the same period in 2006, gardai said today.

GARDAÍ are to send a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) following the death of an 86-year-old former nurse in a hit and run accident.

A man questioned by gardaí in relation to the suspected hit-and-run death of a pensioner in Co Cork was released last night.

A MAN was arrested yesterday in connection with a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a woman aged 86.