Pedestrian (30s) dies from injuries after being struck by a car in Co Kilkenny

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, which occurred shortly before 9pm.
Pedestrian (30s) dies from injuries after being struck by a car in Co Kilkenny

Michael Bolton

A woman in her 30s has died from her injuries after being struck by a car on the N76 at Westcourt Demesne, Callan, Co. Kilkenny on Friday.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, which occurred shortly before 9pm.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, who was brought to St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, to be treated for serious injuries, was pronounced deceased earlier on Monday.

Investigating gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 8.45pm and 9.15pm on Friday, 28th March 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on (056) 7775000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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