A husband and wife who died after a hit-and-run in Dublin have been named locally.

Anthony Hogg (40) and Georgina Hogg-Moore (39) were among four people struck by a car in Blanchardstown.

The emergency services were called to this crash, involving a car and four pedestrians, at about 5.45pm yesterday.

The driver of the car failed to remain at the scene.

Georgina Hogg-Moore was pronounced dead at the scene and her husband Anthony was taken to Connolly Hospital with serious injuries.

Anthony Hogg (40) and his wife Georgina (39) who died after a hit-and-run incident in Blanchardstown on St Stephen's Day. Photograph: Facebook

He passed away during the night.

A man in his 40s was arrested yesterday evening and is being held at a Garda Station in Dublin.

He can be questioned for up to 24 hours before he must be released or charged.

Garda Forensic Investigators have completed their technical examination and the road has been re-opened.

Investigators at Blanchardstown Station are appealing for information or camera footage connected to the crash.

Flowers left at the scene of a hit and run where two people were killed. 27/12/2024 Photo: Leon Farrell/© RollingNews.ie