The Co Limerick man who died in a hit-and-run accident over the weekend was named as Mr Denis Nix (33), a farmer, of Killeline, Newcastle West. A man was questioned by gardai and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
The accident happened on the main Limerick to Tralee road. The victim was found by a bus driver before 8 a.m. on Sunday about a mile east of Abbeyfeale. A post-mortem examination was carried out yesterday. Mr Nix was a member of a family of eight. It is understood he was on his way home when the accident occurred. The Garda is seeking witnesses.