An Irish tourist has been killed in a hit-and-run incident in Florida in the United States.
Police in North Lauderdale say a 41-year-old man died after he was hit by a BMW SUV, while crossing a street with two Irish friends early yesterday morning.
They had just left a bar and had been making their way back to their hotel.
The victim was crossing the US 441 road in North Lauderdale when he was struck.
The driver of the SUV fled the scene, but a 35-year-old man was arrested at his home last night.
He is facing a charge of leaving the scene of an accident causing death.
Police have identified the dead man and are in the process of notifying his family.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is aware of the incident, but has not been asked to provide consular assistance.
