A small kid was killed when he was hit by a vehicle near Ballinagare in Co Roscommon.
The collision occurred shortly after 9 am when a jeep collided with a male infant near Ballinagare this morning.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene after the road traffic accident
The little boy was provided treatment on the spot but was later declared dead.
His body was then transported to University Hospital Galway’s mortuary, where a post-mortem would be conducted.
No other injuries were reported.
A technical examination of the scene by Forensic Collision Investigators has since been completed and a liaison officer has been appointed to support the boy’s family at this time.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.
Anyone with information can contact Boyle Garda Station 071 966 4620 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.