Baby boy dies after being struck by jeep as cops appeal for witnesses

AN infant has died after being struck by a jeep this morning.

The tragedy happened near Ballinagare in Co. Roscommon at around 9am.

Emergency services rushed to the scene but the infant was later pronounced dead.

His body has been taken to University Hospital Galway for a post-mortem.

The scene has been sealed off for a forensic examination by collision investigators.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact gardai.

A spokesperson said: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision near Ballinagare in Co. Roscommon this morning, Friday 19th August 2022.

“The collision occurred shortly after 9am when a jeep collided with a male infant.

“The infant received treatment at the scene but was later pronounced deceased.

“His body was then taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway where a post-mortem will take place.

“No other injuries were reported.

“A technical examination of the scene by Forensic Collision Investigators has since been completed and a family liaison officer has been appointed to support the family at this time.

“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.

“Anyone with information can contact Boyle Garda Station 071 966 4620 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.”