Garda Síochána have launched an investigation following an early morning hit-and-run in Tipperary that left an e-bike rider seriously injured.
The collision, involving a vehicle and an e-bike, occurred on the Fethard Road towards Killusty in Lisronagh at around 2am on Saturday, reports The Mirror.
A woman in her 40s, who was riding the e-bike, sustained serious injuries, although they are not believed to be life-threatening.
The driver of the vehicle failed to remain at the scene, reports The Mirror.
Gardaí have since issued a witness appeal and are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving an E-Bike and a vehicle that occurred on the Fethard Road towards Killusty, Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary on Saturday 9th May 2026 at approximately 2 am. A woman in her 40s riding an E-Bike sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle left the scene. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to contact them. Anyone who was traveling on the Fethard Road between Fethard and Clonmel between 1:45 am and 2:30 am on Saturday 9th May 2026 and who may have any information is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. Anyone with camera footage (including mobile phone and dash-cam) is asked to make that footage available. Gardaí can be contacted at Clonmel Garda Station on 052 6177640, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing”, reports The Mirror.
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