Witnesses sought in Westmeath hit-and-run

Gardaí in Westmeath are appealing for witnesses to a serious hit-and-run road accident on the Dublin road.

The accident happened at Moate at 9.30pm yesterday .

A 23- year- old male pedestrian received serious injuries when he was struck by a vehicle which failed to remain at the scene.

It is believed that the offending vehicle may have been an articulated truck.

The injured man was removed to Tullamore General Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardaí at Moate at 0902- 81106