Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident involving a van and a pedestrian that happened on Main Street, Union Hall, Co. Cork, at approximately 8:30am on Thursday morning.
The 70-year-old male pedestrian was brought to Cork University Hospital to receive medical attention for his wounds; however, he tragically passed away there.
Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a technical assessment while the road was stopped for a while. Later, it reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in this area between at the time of the collision, are asked to make this footage available gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.