Woman (20) charged over Limerick hit-and-run that injured four

A woman has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run in Limerick on Sunday, in which a car was allegedly driven into a number of people, critically injuring a man and leaving three women with less serious injuries.

Chloe McNamara (20), of Sarsfield Gardens, Moyross, Limerick, appeared before Limerick District Court on Monday, charged with four offences.

Ms McNamara was charged with three counts of dangerous driving, contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act.

The incidents of dangerous driving are alleged to have occurred in Limerick city at Cornmarket Row, Carr Street and at a junction between Cornmarket Row and Carr Street .

Ms McNamara is also charged with failing to give assistance to a male, knowing this person was injured, arising out of an incident in which she was allegedly involved.

Arresting

Garda Patricia McCormack of Henry Street Garda station gave evidence of arresting and charging Ms McNamara. Garda McCormack said Ms McNamara “made no reply” when charged on Sunday night.

Garda McCormack said gardaí would be objecting to bail. Ms McNamara’s solicitor Sarah Ryan told the court that she would be making an application for bail on behalf of the accused on Tuesday.

Judge Patricia Harney granted the accused free legal aid and remanded her in custody to appear before Limerick District Court on Tuesday for a bail application, and to hear directions in the case from the Director of Public Prosecutions.