"Grim day leads to growing concern, with road deaths surpassing last year A 16‑year‑old girl killed in a hit‑and‑run in Co Meath was among seven people who died on Irish roads within a 24‑hour period, marking one of the darkest days of the year so far. Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe had been walking her dog near her home on the Slane Road in Navan when she was struck by a car at a pedestrian crossing about 8.20pm on Saturday."
"Her dog also died in the tragedy."
Seven people died on Irish roads within a 24-hour period, surpassing last year's totals and raising serious concern. A 16-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run in Co Meath, one of the fatalities. The girl, Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, was struck at a pedestrian crossing on the Slane Road in Navan at about 8.20pm while walking her dog. The dog also died. The cluster of deaths marks one of the darkest days of the year so far and underscores urgent road safety and enforcement issues. Authorities face increased pressure to reduce fatalities and investigate causes.
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