A two-year-old boy, named Peter Mulcaire, has tragically died after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident in Co Limerick. The accident occurred in Rathkeale on Saturday afternoon, shortly before 4:00pm, when Peter was hit by a Jeep. Local authorities, known as Gardaí, are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with information about the incident. Local residents expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. A neighbor shared their grief, saying, "I’ve never seen sadder. Rest in peace to our little neighbor Peter, may God comfort his family tonight. I’m so sorry for your loss; my heart breaks for his family, a little angel." The community is mourning the loss of the young boy, who was described as a "little angel" by those close to him. According to a statement from the Garda, Peter was taken to University Hospital Limerick by a family member for treatment of serious injuries. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced deceased. A post-mortem examination will be conducted in the coming days to determine the exact cause of death. The vehicle involved in the incident fled the scene immediately after the collision. A male driver, in his 30s, was later arrested by Gardaí at a different location on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant. He was taken to a Garda Station in Co Limerick to provide a blood or urine sample for testing. The driver has since been released, pending the results of the analysis. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities continue to seek any additional information that could help in their inquiry.