A two-year-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026, and the child was reportedly playing with a toy tractor at the time, as reported by Metro.co.uk.
The boy has been named in local reports, with the Irish Independent describing him as "a little angel." Gardaí, the Irish national police service, have released a man in connection with the incident, according to the same outlet. The child was initially hospitalised after being hit, as reported by The Irish Times, but later died from his injuries.
The community of Rathkeale is said to be "in shock" over the death, according to RTE.ie. The BBC also confirmed the death, reporting that the two-year-old died following the hit-and-run in Limerick. The specific circumstances leading up to the collision have not been fully detailed in the available reports, and authorities have not yet released further information on the driver involved.
