Bryan Lowe (16) killed in Co Clare hit-and-run near Clonlara

Bryan Lowe, 16, died after a hit-and-run on the L3050 at Cottage Cross near Clonlara, Co Clare. His mother Crystal said the family is "devastated".

Boy, 16, fatally struck in Co Clare hit-and-run

Bryan Lowe, a 16-year-old boy from Co Clare, has been named locally as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run collision near Clonlara, RTÉ News reports.

Shortly after 11pm, gardaí and emergency services were called to the L3050 at Cottage Cross, where they found Bryan unresponsive by the roadside. He had been riding a scrambler e-bike. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second vehicle involved in the collision left without stopping.

Bryan's mother, Crystal Lowe, told RTÉ News that she and his two sisters are "devastated" and that "Bryan will be sadly missed."

The scene was preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. Road users who were travelling through the Clonlara area at the time and may have camera footage — including dash-cam recordings — are asked to make it available to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on (061) 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Source: RTÉ News