The incident happened late on Sunday night.
A teenage cyclist is in critical condition in hospital after he was struck by a car which failed to remain at the scene.
Gardaí are currently appealing for witnesses to a serious hit-and-run road traffic collision which occurred on Sunday 4 February at approximately 8.50pm on Cheeverstown Road, Tallaght.
A 14-year-old male pedal cyclist was struck by a car which then fled the scene. The youth was then taken to Crumlin Children’s Hospital, where his condition is being described as ‘serious.’
He is being treated in an Intensive Care unit.
The car involved is described as a black saloon car, possibly a VW Passat or a Saab.
Anyone who may have witnesses this collision or who may have information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01- 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
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