Pedestrian killed in Co Cavan road collision

The man who died was aged in his 40s.
Pedestrian killed in Co Cavan road collision

By David Young, PA

A male pedestrian has been killed in a road collision in Co Cavan.

The man in his 40s was fatally injured when he was struck by a car on the N54 at Plush, Cloverhill, at around 10.45pm on Saturday.

The man’s body was taken to the mortuary at Cavan General Hospital, where a postmortem examination will take place.

A man aged in his 20s who was driving the car involved was uninjured.

The road remained closed on Sunday morning pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.

More in this section

Retired Clare judge (80s) 'none the worse off' from Ennis street assault, court hears Retired Clare judge (80s) 'none the worse off' from Ennis street assault, court hears
Bank of Ireland branches due to close Bank worker who stole €200k and tried to set branch on fire should have been jailed, DPP argues
Girls in single sex schools want more options to study STEM subjects, report shows Girls in single sex schools want more options to study STEM subjects, report shows

Sponsored Content

Every stone tells a story Every stone tells a story
Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise Absolute Property – Over a quarter century of property expertise
Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and Cork Stay Radisson: Stay Sligo, Limerick, Athlone and 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