Man In Serious Condition After Hit And Run

A man has been knocked down in a hit and run overnight and remains in a serious condition in hospital.

A car struck the man at Hazelwood Drive in the Artane area of Dublin at around 10.00pm last night.

An off duty fireman and member of the public were first on the scene before he was taken to Beaumont Hospital.

The car involved in the incident was found abandoned a short time later at Beechlawn grove near Parnells GAA club.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and particularly the man who assisted at the scene before Gardai arrived to contact them.

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