BREAKING: Man (30s) dies following road collision in Kilkenny
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to fatal morning collision in Freshford, County Kilkenny
A pedestrian has died following a collision with a van that took place this morning in County Kilkenny.
The man, aged in his 30s, was declared dead at the scene on the R693 near Arigan Bridge, Cooleshal, Freshford at around 9.30am on Wednesday morning.
An appeal has been made for witnesses.
“The collision involved a van and a pedestrian,” a garda spokesperson said.
“The pedestrian (a man in his 30s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“His body has been conveyed to University Hospital Waterford where a port-mortem examination will take place.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
“Any road users who were travelling from Freshford towards Kilkenny between the hours of 9am and 9.30am this morning and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.”