GARDAÍ at Blanchardstown are investigating an incident where a woman in her mid 30s was located seriously injured at Lohunda Dale, Clonsilla, Dublin 15, on Sunday morning at approximately 3.40am.
The woman was taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital. Her condition is described as critical.
Gardaí are investigating the possibility that this woman may be the victim of a hit and run road traffic collision.
Investigators have established that the woman had travelled from Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, in a taxi to the Lohunda area prior to her discovery and are seeking to identify the driver of this taxi.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, particularly those who may have been in the Lohunda Estate/Ongar Distributor Road area between 3.15am and 4.15am on Sunday morning, to contact them at Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01-6667000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.