Image: Twitter@sheehy_kevinA car has been recovered as investigations continue.
A car has been recovered after a talented young boxer was killed in a hit and run in Limerick overnight.
20 year old Kevin Sheehy was struck by a jeep at around twenty-to-five this morning in Limerick City.
The Olympic hopeful died after he was hit by a car as he walked on the footpath on Hyde Road, which is located close to Limerick city centre, at around 4.40am.
Gardaí said the driver of the vehicle believed to have been involved in the incident, a black 4x4 Mitsubishi Shogun jeep, failed to remain at the scene.
Mr Sheehy had won a number of national titles and had competed in a number of international competitions in Europe.
Mr Sheehy's body was removed to University Hospital Limerick for a post-mortem examination.
It is understood he and his partner were expecting their first baby shortly, RTE reported.
Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses, particularly anyone who may have been in the area or who may have dash cam footage, to contact Roxboro Garda Station on 061 214 340.
