The Garda in Donegal have issued an appeal for witnesses after an teenager was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in the early hours of Saturday morning.
It happened in Assaroe Road in Ballyshannon when a small white car hit the 18-year-old female pedestrian at 3.20am. The car sped off and was later found abandoned a short distance away. The victim is from the area and had been walking home from a night out with a group of friends, who alerted the emergency services.
Sgt Liam Gillespie in Ballyshannon said no one else was injured but the group was left "severely shocked and traumatised". He said no contact had been made with the driver but it was suspected that more than one passenger was in the car.
The vehicle has been examined by forensic experts.
The victim was taken to Sligo General Hospital where her condition is said to be critical.
Gardai have issued an urgent appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information to contact them at 071 9851102 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111.
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