A vigil has been held for a man killed following a hit and run incident in Dublin on Monday night.
The vigil took place at the Spire earlier this evening following the death of Thiago Cortes, a Brazilian national, who was hit while cycling in the city centre earlier this week.
The English Language Students’ Union of Ireland (ELSU) organised the candlelit vigil to remember Mr Cortes, with people wearing black or a Deliveroo uniform.
Crowds of Deliveroo workers gather at The Spire in Dublin in a vigil to Deliveroo delivery cyclist Thiago Cortes who died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident in Dublin on Monday. pic.twitter.com/Pqxq0QfQX3
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According to the event page for the vigil on social media, Mr Cortes was married and leaves his wife, family and friends behind.
A spokeswoman for Deliveroo told the Irish Times that the death of Mr Cortes was a “tragedy and a terrible loss”.
“Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with the family and friends of the rider. We will do everything we can to ensure that the family of the rider is supported during this extremely difficult time,” she said.
It is understood that Deliveroo is in touch with Mr Cortes’ family and that the company provides insurance which will provide support for the family of the rider.
Hit-and-run
The car understood to be involved in the hit-and-run on Monday night failed to remain at the scene and was later discovered a short distance away.
Gardaí confirmed that the car was recovered at Castleforbes Square a short time later by officers. The scene of the incident was examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road later reopened to traffic.
It is understood that four people may have fled the incident scene. No arrests have yet been made and Garda enquires are continuing.
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses, with anyone who was in the area between 10.15pm and 10.30pm that night being asked to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Store Street Garda station 01 6668000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
