Man in hospital after hit-and-run in Westmeath

A pedestrian in his 30's is been treated for serious injuries following a hit-and-run in County Westmeath.

It happened at Magheraboy Upper in Finea at 3pm yesterday afternoon, when a pedestrian was struck by a car which left the scene.

The man, who is in his late 30s, was seriously injured and taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.

The car is described as a dark coloured saloon, which it is believed travelled from the Ballyjamesduff area of Cavan.

The road is closed while Gardaí carry out a technical examination.

Gardaí are asking anyone with information to come forward.