Gardaí investigating a hit-and-run involving a Kildare councillor on Tuesday have arrested a man in connection with the incident.
A pedestrian, Independent councillor Willie Crowley (65), was involved in an incident with a car in Newbridge at about 8.40pm on Eyre Street, at the junction of John’s Street at James Street.
The car failed to remain at the scene and drove in the direction of Canning Place.
Seriously injured
Mr Crowley was seriously injured and taken to Naas General Hospital, where his injuries were described as serious.
Gardaí investigating the incident arrested a 28-year-old man at a house in Newbridge on Wednesday.
He is currently detained at Newbridge Garda station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision and are asking anyone who may have been on the road around the time of the collision to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045431212, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800666111 or any Garda station.
