Gardaí are appealing for information following a Hit and Run road traffic collision that occurred on Oliver Plunkett Street, Bandon yesterday evening – Saturday 29th June, 2019.

At approximately 6p.m. a toddler was struck by a passing motorist. The vehicle failed to stop and drove in the direction of Bandon Fire Station. The toddler (male, 2 years) was taken to Cork University Hospital and his injuries are not life threatening.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, anyone who was in the area or travelling on Oliver Plunkett Street, Bandon at the time of the collision or prior to it, that can assist with any information. They particularly are appealing to motorists with dash cam footage of the incident to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station 023- 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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