Woman dies after being hit by car in Co Meath

The pedestrian, in her 60s, was struck by a car on the Dublin Road in Ashbourne on Saturday evening.
Woman dies after being hit by car in Co Meath

By David Young, PA

A woman has died after being struck by a car in Co Meath.

The pedestrian, in her 60s, was involved in a collision on the Dublin Road (R135) in Ashbourne at around 7:10pm on Saturday.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her body was taken to the mortuary at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted.

The male driver and passenger of the car, both in their 20s, were taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

The road remained closed on Saturday night, pending a technical examination by Garda forensic collision investigators.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the incident to come forward.

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