"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."
"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, raising concern as road fatalities surpass last year’s total. Among the victims was 16‑year‑old Mia Lily Keogh O'Keeffe, who was struck by a car at a pedestrian crossing on the Slane Road in Navan at about 8.20pm on Saturday. She had been walking her dog near her home; the dog also died. The crash was described as a hit‑and‑run in County Meath. The concentrated loss of life represents one of the darkest days of the year so far and increases urgency around road safety and enforcement.
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