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Man arrested following hit-and-run which claimed life of young mother

Man arrested following hit-and-run which claimed life of young mother
A Garda station, Alamy

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 40s, as part of the investigation into the fatal hit-and-run which happened in Rathkeale Co. Limerick on Saturday.

21-year-old Marguerita Sheridan, who had given birth to her first child just three weeks ago died after she was struck by a vehicle.

Marguerita Sheridan Photo: Facebook

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A van believed to have been involved in this incident has been recovered by Gardaí and will be subject to a technical examination.

A man is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in Co. Limerick.

Gardaí continue to appeal for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the Rathkeale area in Co. Limerick between 11:30am and 1:00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Rathkeale Garda Station on 069 63222, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

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