Man (70s) dies after being hit by car in Co Limerick

The incident happened in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick.
Man (70s) dies after being hit by car in Co Limerick

By Cillian Sherlock, PA

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in Co Limerick.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision in Abbeyfeale on Sunday.

Emergency services were alerted to the crash shortly before 9pm.

Gardaí said it involved a car and a pedestrian in New Street.

The pedestrian, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

The scene was preserved for a technical examination by garda forensic investigators.

A report will be sent to the local coroner and a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

More in this section

St. Patrick’s Weekend Bank Holiday appeal from The RSA and An Garda Síochána Driver arrested six times in one year as bureau warns over repeat intoxicated motorists
Woman (50s) stabbed during mass at Waterford church Woman (50s) stabbed during mass at Waterford church
Nine-year-old organ donation champion gets life-saving heart transplant Nine-year-old organ donation champion gets life-saving heart transplant

Sponsored Content

"My master's at UL taught me that structured learning and a demanding career can coexist" "My master's at UL taught me that structured learning and a demanding career can coexist"
Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally Three days of steam, music and heritage at the 62nd National Steam Rally
How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork How 50 years of innovation and investment have fuelled Bord Gáis Energy – and empowered Cork
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more