RATHKEALE, COUNTY LIMERICK — A two-year-old boy has died following a fatal hit-and-run accident in Rathkeale, County Limerick, prompting a Garda investigation and an appeal for witnesses. The collision happened on Saturday, September 5, 2026, shortly after 3:50 p.m. on Abbey Court. The young boy was seriously injured after being struck by a Jeep. He was taken to University Hospital Limerick by a family member but was later pronounced dead. Fatal Limerick Accident Gardaí said the collision involved a Jeep and a two-year-old male pedestrian. The child was brought to hospital for treatment of serious injuries following the crash. Despite medical attention, he died from his injuries. A post-mortem examination is due to take place as part of the investigation. Driver Arrested After Rathkeale Hit-and-Run The vehicle involved in the collision did not remain at the scene. Gardaí later arrested a man in his 30s at another location in connection with the investigation. The man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant and was taken to a Garda station in County Limerick. He provided a blood or urine sample for evidential purposes and was subsequently released pending analysis. No further conclusions about impairment or responsibility should be drawn until the investigation is completed. Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or may have information about what happened to come forward. Investigators are particularly interested in anyone who was travelling through the Abbey Court area of Rathkeale between approximately 3:20 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. Dashcam footage or other recordings from the area could also assist the investigation. The road was closed for a period to allow forensic examination and other investigative work. Community Mourns After Limerick Crash The death of the young child has caused grief in Rathkeale and the wider Limerick community. A fatal road collision involving a child is particularly devastating for relatives, friends and residents, while the circumstances of a hit-and-run can add further distress to those affected. The investigation remains ongoing as Gardaí work to establish the full circumstances of the collision. Limerick Accident Details Details Information Location Abbey Court, Rathkeale, County Limerick Date September 5, 2026 Time Shortly after 3:50 p.m. Incident Fatal hit-and-run collision Victim Two-year-old boy Vehicle Jeep Injuries Serious Outcome Child died in hospital Driver Man in his 30s arrested Arrest circumstances Suspected driving under the influence of an intoxicant Post-mortem To take place Investigation Ongoing Investigating authority Gardaí Witness appeal Yes Latest Update on Limerick Accident The latest confirmed information is that a two-year-old boy died after being struck by a Jeep in Rathkeale on Saturday afternoon. The vehicle left the scene, but a man in his 30s was subsequently arrested. He was released pending analysis of an evidential blood or urine sample. Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses and relevant dashcam or other footage that could help establish what happened. Further information may be released as the investigation progresses. Disclaimer This article is based on publicly available information concerning the fatal road collision in Rathkeale, County Limerick, on September 5, 2026. The Garda investigation remains ongoing, and details concerning the circumstances of the collision, the investigation and any potential charges may change as additional information becomes available. This article may be updated when further verified information is released. Post navigation Neil Gehring Missing – Olympic National Park Search Underway for 26-Year-Old Hiker Aoife O’Brien Obituary, cause Of Death Limerick – 19-Year-Old Dies Suddenly in Portugal