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15 Oct 2025

Renewed witness appeal - fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision, Robertstown, Kildare

The incident occurred on November 10 2024

Gardaí are renewing an appeal for witnesses to a fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, November 10 2024 in Robertstown, County Kildare.

The collision, which involved a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on the R403 in Blackwood near Robertstown, County Kildare at approximately 12.30am. The male pedestrian (16 years) was fatally injured as a result of the collision.

Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

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In particular, Gardaí are seeking to identify the driver of a motorcycle, not involved in the collision, who is understood to have passed the scene of the incident. It is believed the motorcyclist was travelling along the R403 from Prosperous to Allenwood.

Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of Prosperous, Allenwood, Carbury and Robertstown between 11.30pm on Saturday, November 9 2024 and 3.30am on Sunday, November 10 2024, and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

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