Toddler dies in tragic Rathkeale road collision
A two-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a jeep in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. Gardaí have arrested a male driver and are seeking witnesses to assist with their ongoing investigation into the fatal incident.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses following a fatal road collision on Abbey Court in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, which occurred on Saturday, 5th September 2026. The crash involved a jeep and a young pedestrian shortly after 3:50pm.
The pedestrian, a two-year-old boy, was rushed to University Hospital Limerick by a family member but was tragically pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the full circumstances surrounding his death. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the grieving family during this difficult time.
The jeep driver, a man in his thirties, fled the scene but was later arrested at another location on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants. He was taken to a Garda station in Co. Limerick for the collection of blood and urine samples and has since been released pending analysis. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators closed the road for a technical examination, and Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash-cam footage from Abbey Court between 3:20pm and 4:00pm to come forward. Witnesses can contact Newcastle West Garda Station on (069) 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
The pedestrian, a two-year-old boy, was rushed to University Hospital Limerick by a family member but was tragically pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the full circumstances surrounding his death. A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the grieving family during this difficult time.
The jeep driver, a man in his thirties, fled the scene but was later arrested at another location on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants. He was taken to a Garda station in Co. Limerick for the collection of blood and urine samples and has since been released pending analysis. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators closed the road for a technical examination, and Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash-cam footage from Abbey Court between 3:20pm and 4:00pm to come forward. Witnesses can contact Newcastle West Garda Station on (069) 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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