Man fatally injured after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle
By Brendan Grehan
A TALLAGHT man was killed in a hit-and-run accident at Newlands Cross early on Sunday morning.
Peter Dikani Maunde (37), from Kilcarrig Green in Fettercairn, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car on the Naas Road inbound past Newlands Cross at approximately 4am on Sunday, January 31 last.
The stretch of road was closed for a number of hours to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision investigators.
The Gardaí suspect that Mr Maunde had been run over by a driver who failed to stop and they are following a definite line of enquiry.
The Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01-6667600, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Mr Maunde was a member of the Association of Malawians, who paid tribute to him as a family man loved at home and abroad.
“Our prayers are with all of his family both here and in Malawi,” a statement read.
Mr Maunde’s best friend Ken Mvula paid a tribute to him, saying: “It is sad losing our brother – it is a very big shock.”
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