THE two people killed following a horror hit-and-run last night in Dublin have been named as a married couple.
The two were tragically killed on St Stephen’s Day after being struck by a car, with the driver failing to remain at the scene.
Gardai have arrested a man in his 40s in connection with the incident.
Anthony Hogg, 40, and his wife Georgina, 39, were both killed while crossing the road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at around 5.45pm yesterday.
Georgina Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene while Anthony died overnight in hospital after sustaining serious injuries.
It is now believed that the two were married with children and had been living locally in the Whitestown area.
Tributes have started pouring in for the late couple, with People Before Profit-Solidarity TD deputy leader leading the way.
Deputy Ruth Coppinger said on X: “More carnage on the roads in Dublin 15.
“Deepest sympathies to the families of the two people killed in Blanchardstown.
“Let’s hope the person responsible is brought to justice.”
Emergency services were called to the scene alongside the Gardai at around 5.45pm yesterday, following reports of pedestrians having been hit by a vehicle.
Gardai said in a statement this morning: “Gardaí continue to investigate the fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision that occurred in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, on Thursday evening, 26th December 2024.
“The collision involved a car and pedestrians. A woman (aged in her 30s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“The man (aged in his 40s) who was seriously injured during the incident has since passed away.
“Investigating Gardaí arrested a man (aged in his 40s) in connection with this incident yesterday evening, Thursday 26th December 2024. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Dublin.
“A technical examination of the scene has been completed by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has now reopened.”
They are also continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident.
They continued: “Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
“Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Blanchardstown Road North, between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday, 26th December 2024, and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station at 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
