Woman (20s) dies after road collision in Tipperary

By Rebecca Black, Press Association

A woman in her 20s has died following a road collision in Co Tipperary.

Gardaí said they were called to the scene with a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a car on the R502 at Ballinlassa, between Templemore and Templetouhy, shortly after 7 pm on Sunday.

“The pedestrian, a female in her 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later,” they said.

“The motorist did not require immediate hospital treatment.

“The coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling on this road at the time and who may have camera footage (including dashcam), are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504 25100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”