The driver of a car arrested in connection the death of a pedestrian on Cork's Airport Road on Saturday morning has been released without charge.

The incident occurred shortly after 5.30am.

A male pedestrian, in his late 40s, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car. The driver of the car was arrested and and taken to Togher Cards Station..

The body of the man was taken to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place. 

The driver, a man in his 60s, was subsequently released a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Gardai continue to appeal for witnesses.