Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Three-Car Crash on N24 Near Limerick

A tragic hit-and-run collision involving three vehicles on the N24 near Grange West, Boher in County Limerick has claimed the life of a woman in her 30s and left another motorist injured, as An Garda Síochána pursue a driver who fled the scene late Friday night.

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The investigation is ongoing, with authorities now following what they describe as a “definite line of inquiry”.

The three-car collision occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Friday, 13 February 2026, when three vehicles became involved in a serious road traffic collision on the busy N24 route near Grange West, Boher.

Gardaí, firefighters and paramedics were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the aftermath and begin their enquiries.

The sole occupant of one of the cars, a female driver in her 30s was pronounced dead at the scene, having been the only person in her vehicle.

She has since been named locally as Áine O’Reilly, a nurse from Pallasgreen, who was reportedly travelling to work at ShannonDoc when the collision occurred.

The driver of a second car, a man in his 40s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.

Investigators confirmed that the driver of the third vehicle fled the scene on foot, leaving the car involved in the collision behind.

The vehicle was recovered by Gardaí, and a “definite line of inquiry” is being followed in the search for the driver.

Officers are appealing to the public for information and any dashcam or mobile footage from motorists who were travelling between 10:45 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on the N24 near Grange West to assist the probe.

The stretch of the N24 between the R505 and L1132 junctions was closed for several hours for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, before reopening with local diversions in place.

Áine O’Reilly has been remembered by colleagues, neighbours and local community members as a kind, caring and dedicated nurse, whose tragic death has left many in shock.

Statements from local councillors and parish priests describe the devastating impact her loss has had on the Pallasgreen area.

Plans for her funeral have been announced for later this week, with tributes pouring in from family, friends and co-workers.

Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has relevant camera footage to contact Henry Street Garda Station (061 212400), the Garda Confidential Line (1800 666 111), or any Garda station.

“Investigations are ongoing,” a Garda spokesperson said, thanking the public for their assistance.

This crash, involving a driver fleeing the scene, highlights the critical importance of road safety compliance and the severe consequences of hit-and-run behaviour, both for victims and for motorists who may be tempted to evade responsibility after an accident.