A teenage motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after a hit-and-run in Dublin - and gardai are hunting a specific car.
The biker was hit on Santry Avenue in Ballymun just after 10pm on Monday night. He was rushed to the Mater Hospital, where his condition is described as serious.
The car that hit the biker failed to remain at the scene. Gardai believe the car was a white/cream Renault Kaptur with a black roof.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí in Ballymun, Dublin are appealing to the public for witnesses following a serious hit-and-run road traffic collision that occurred on Santry Avenue, Ballymun, Dublin on the night of Monday 6th April, 2026. Shortly after 10:00pm Gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a motorcyclist was struck by a vehicle on Santry Avenue, Ballymun, Dublin.
"The driver of the car failed to remain at the scene. The motorcyclist, a man in his late teens, was taken by ambulance to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries.
"The injured man remains in hospital at this time. The vehicle failed to remain at the scene of the collision and is believed to be a white/cream Renault Kaptur with a black roof.
"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has any relevant information to come forward and assist with the investigation. Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 10:00pm and 10:30pm are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station at 01 6664400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
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