Gardaí renew appeal over serious Laois crash
Published 10th Aug 2026, 22:00 GMT
A man fled from the scene of the crash which left an elderly couple in hospital
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information in relation to a crash in Laois which left an elderly couple in hospital.
A man fled from a two car crash in Ballinakill which left the man and woman with serious injuries.
The Leinster Express understands the car the man was driving was reported as being stolen that day.
The injured man who is in his 80s and his passenger who is in her 70s were rushed to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore, Co Offaly following the collision at Moat, Ballinakill, on Friday, July 31 at 10.15pm.
It’s understood the couple are continuing to receive hospital treatment for their injuries.
Anyone with CCTV footage, dashcam or information is asked to contact Gardaí in Abbeyleix Garda Station on 057 8730580.