Boy, 2, killed in hit-and-run 'while playing with a toy tractor' named
A two-year-old boy named Peter Mulcaire has died following a hit-and-run incident in County Limerick, Ireland. A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and the investigation is ongoing.
Why it matters
The tragic incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and driving under the influence.
Peter Mulcaire had been playing outside when he was hit (Picture: Getty)
An ‘angel’ two-year-old boy who died after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident in Co Limerick has been named.
Peter Mulcaire had been playing on a toy tractor when he was hit by a Jeep in Rathkeale on Saturday.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened just before 4:00pm yesterday.
A neighbour said of little Peter: ‘I’ve never seen sadder. Rest in peace to our little neighbour Peter, may God comfort his family tonight.
‘I’m so sorry for your loss; my heart breaks for his family, a little angel.’
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