The bike broken into pieces on the road marks the scene where a teenage cyclist was hit by a driver who fled. The cyclist suffered a litany of injuries. The driver has yet to be caught.
Photo emerges of scene where motorist hit Dublin cyclist
This crash scene photo shows how lucky a 14-year-old cyclist was to survive a hit and run in Dublin on Sunday evening.
Sean O'Reilly (14) is currently in hospital being treated for serious injuries. His father John said he thought the boy was dead.
The hit and run occurred at a pedestrian crossing on the Fortunestown Rd, south west Dublin, just before 9pm on Sunday.
Reports suggest the driver involved - in a Volvo or Saab car - broke a red light and hit Sean.
He was thrown from his bike, which was broken into pieces on impact. The victim suffered a number of skull and face fractures, a broken leg, fractured neck and head abrasions.
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A family friend was sitting in traffic and witnessed what happened. He tended to Sean at the scene and called his father, who arrived within minutes.
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"It was horrific. I just can't understand how somebody would leave a child for dead on the side of the road," he said.
"Even if the driver was in shock, they could have come back, but they didn't.
"He's talking now and he knows what happened, but it will be a long road to recovery. The doctors are saying it could take up to six months."
Gardai investigating the hit and run issued a statement and an appeal for any witnesses to come forward.
“Gardaí at Tallaght are appealing for witnesses to a serious hit and run road traffic collision at approximately 8.50p.m. on Cheeverstown Road, Tallaght,” the statement said.
“A 14-year-old male pedal cyclist was struck by a car which failed to remain at the scene.
“The youth was taken to Crumlin Children’s Hospital where he is in a serious condition.
“The car involved is described as a black saloon car, possibly a VW Passat or a Saab.”
Anyone who saw the incident is asked to contact Tallaght Garda station on (01) 666 6000. Members of the public can also call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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