GSOC investigators are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a road traffic incident in the village of Parteen, in South East Clare in which three male pedestrians were injured on Thursday evening.
A Hyundai Accent, which was being pursued by gardai after the car and its occupants were acting suspiciously in Doonass, County Clare earlier that evening.
The car, which is believed to have been carrying two males, struck a parked car at the entrance to the Parteen Pitch and Putt course and three pedestrians.
Two of the men who were in their 70s were injured in the incident and a further man was treated for shock. All three had played pitch and putt that evening and were crossing from Browne’s pub in the village at approximately 5pm, when they were struck.
It is understood that one of the men in his late 70s has had a leg amputated following the incident.
One male suspect was arrested close to the scene of the accident and on Thursday evening was being detained in Mayorstone Park Garda station.
Gardai continue to look for the other male and are appealing for witnesses. Gardai in Henry Street in Limerick are investigating.
Meanwhile the Garda Ombudsman received the referral of the collision after it was reported that gardai had been pursuing the vehicle.
GSOC are seeking witnesses to the pursuit and subsequent collision. Anyone with information that may be of assistance to the investigation is asked to contact GSOC at 1890 600 800.
By Carol Byrne
A native of Ennis, Colin McGann has been editor of The Clare Champion since August 2020. Former editor of The Clare People, he is a journalism and communications graduate of Dublin Institute of Technology.