Pedestrian in critical condition following road traffic incident in Cork

Shortly after 2am on Sunday morning , Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an incident involving a car and a pedestrian on the R582 at Gurteenroe in Macroom.
Pedestrian in critical condition following road traffic incident in Cork

Anyone that has any information is asked to contact Macroom Garda Station at (026) 20590, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in the early hours of Sunday morning in Macroom, which has left a man in his 30s in a critical condition in hospital.

Shortly after 2am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an incident involving a car and a pedestrian on the R582 at Gurteenroe in Macroom.

The pedestrian, a man aged in his 30s, was discovered with serious injuries at the scene.

The man received medical treatment and was taken to Cork University Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

The occupants of the car did not require immediate medical attention.

A Garda Spokesperson said:

“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have any information regarding the incident to come forward.

“Road users with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, who were travelling on the Millstreet Road in the Macroom area between 1am and 2:15am on Sunday, 10 August 2025, are asked to share this material with Gardaí."

“The scene was preserved for a technical examination. The road has since reopened.” Anyone that has any information is asked to contact Macroom Garda Station at (026) 20590, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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