Gardaí make arrest in connection with hit-and-run which resulted in 9-year-old's death

A man aged in his 20s has been arrested in connection with a hit and run which resulted in the death of a 9-year-old boy. 

According to Gardaí, the man was arrested under the Road Traffic Act in relation to the fatal collision which occurred in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, yesterday evening, Saturday (September 23). 

He is currently detained at a Garda Station in Donegal under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. 

Gardaí have seized a vehicle in connection with the investigation which will undergo technical examination. 

Gardaí are continuing to appeal to anyone with information or who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. 

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), and who were travelling in the area of Atlantic Way, Bundoran, yesterday evening between 8.45pm and 9.45pm, is asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station 071 985 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.