Galway Bay fm newsroom - Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was knocked down in a hit and run near Lettermullan in the early hours of this morning.
The incident occurred some time between the hours of 2 and 3 am near the bridge at Cuigeal.
The victim - a local man aged in his 50's - suffered serious injuries and he was discovered by a passer by a short time later.
He was taken to University Hospital Galway where his condition is being described as serious but not life threatening.
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Gardai are appealling for anyone with information to contact Salthill Garda Station on 091-514720.