Pedestrian killed near Kilbeggan

Gardai at Durrow, outside Kilbeggan, are investigating a fatal traffic collision which occurred at Durrow at approximately 1.40am this morning, Wednesday December 14.

A 26 year old pedestrian was fatally injured when he was struck by a car on the road between Kilbeggan and Tullamore.  The driver of the car, a man, was not injured.

The stretch of road on the N52 is closed to facilitate a Garda Forensic Collision Investigation.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those who were travelling on the N52 this morning to contact Tullamore Garda station on 057-9327600 The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda station.