Man (70s) dies after being struck by car in Co Laois

The female driver of the car, aged in her 30s, was not injured.
Man (70s) dies after being struck by car in Co Laois

Michael Bolton

A man in his 70s has died after being struck by a car in Stradbally, Co. Laois on Sunday night.

The incident happened on the N80 at Crannagh, at approximately 10.45 pm.

The male pedestrian, aged in his 70s, was pronounced deceased a short time later and was removed to Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The female driver of the car, aged in her 30s, was not injured.

The road is currently closed pending an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators on Monday morning.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N80 at Crannagh, Stradbally, Co. Laois between 10.30 pm and 11 pm on Sunday, February 23rd are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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