'I was screaming in pain': Victim of hit and run in Kildare thanks heroic passer-by
The harrowing incident occurred yesterday (April 23 last) on the Barrettstown Road
The female victim of a hit and run incident which occurred in County Kildare has thanked a 'kind' passer-by for coming to their assistance.
The injured party, aged in her 40s, had to be brought to Naas General Hospital as a result of the incident, which took place on April 23 last on the Barrettstown Road.
Fortunately, An Garda Síochána has said that her injuries are 'believed to be non-life threatening'.
And now, the injured party has released a message on social media thanking the passer-by for assisting her during her time of need.
She explained that she had tried to flag down several other passing cars, but they did not stop for her — instead, they all opted to drive around her.
Despite this discouraging situation, one woman did eventually come to the injured party's aid.
Speaking about the woman, the injured party said: "I'd like to express my sincere thanks to the kind lady who stopped to help me at Barrettstown Cemetery yesterday after I struck by a van in a hit and run.
"Despite having her young daughter in the car, she didn't hesitate to assist and quickly called the gardaí and an ambulance while I was screaming in pain."
The injured party added: "I'm incredibly grateful for her compassion and quick actions."
Anyone with information and / or video footage relating to the hit and run incident involving the injured party is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180.