A man has been has been arrested in connection with a crash which hospitalised a 60 year old pedestrian.
The incident happened last Friday the 23rd of August on Churchfield Road.
The 20 year old man has also been arrested in connection with criminal damage at a property in Shanakiel on the same date.
The pedestrian, a man in his 60's remains in CUH in a serious condition.
In a statement to RedFM News, Gardaí said:
"Gardaí investigating an incident of criminal damage at a property in Shanakiel and a road traffic collision on the Churchfield Road in Cork on Friday, 23rd August 2024 have this morning arrested a male.
The man, aged in his 20s, is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda Station in the Southern Region.
The male pedestrian (60s) who was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment following the collision remains in hospital at this time in a serious condition.
Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone with information in relation to these incidents or road users with video footage to contact them.
Gardaí can be contacted at Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021 494 6200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
No further information is available at this time. Investigations ongoing."
