A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Dublin in the early hours of this morning.
The incident happened at the Collins Avenue Junction of the Swords Road at around 12:20am.
A pedestrian - 21-year-old Gerard Whyte from Ballymun - was struck by what is believed to have been a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV).
He was taken to Beaumont Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Gerard Whyte. Image: Garda Press OfficeGardaí say the vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene.
This evening, gardaí confirmed that a man in his 50s was arrested in connection with the incident.
He's being held at Ballymun Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4, Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Officers also say a HGV articulated tractor unit has been recovered.
Appeal
The scene of the crash was closed earlier while gardaí carried out a forensic investigation, but it has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to contact them.
They are particularly interested in talking to anyone who may have been in the Collins Avenue Junction area of the N1 between 12:15am and 12:30am this morning.
Anyone who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage is urged to contact police.
Anyone with information can contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
