A man was hit by a fleeing Mercedes near a Wexford school on Jan. 16, 2026; police seek witnesses.

Gardaí in Wexford are seeking public assistance in a hit-and-run incident on January 16, 2026, near St Joseph’s Primary School in Gorey, where a pedestrian was struck while crossing the road around 2:40 p.m. and sustained injuries requiring medical treatment. The vehicle involved, a Mercedes registered 181, fled the scene. Authorities are urging anyone with dash-cam footage, eyewitness accounts, or other information to contact Gorey Garda Station at 053 943 0690 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111. The investigation remains ongoing.