Gardai have issued an appeal for anyone with information to contact them in relation to a road traffic collision which resulted in the death of a man in his 60s on Thursday night.
The tragic incident took place on the N25 in Midleton, Co Cork shortly after 9pm, when a pedestrian suffered fatal injuries after a collision close to the junction of the Old Youghal Road.
Gardai have kept the road closed this morning to allow for forensic investigators to conduct a full technical examination, while an appeal has been issued to anyone with information who could assist in the investigation, particularly any drivers who may have dashcam footage, to come forward.
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A Garda spokesperson told The Irish Mirror: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic incident that occurred on Thursday, 2nd March 2023 on the N25 in Midleton, Co Cork.
"The collision occurred at approximately 9.15pm on the N25 near to the junction of the Old Youghal Road. A male pedestrian, a man in his 60s, received fatal injuries during the incident.
"The road remains closed this morning between Lakeview Roundabout and the junction at the Old Youghal Road with local diversions in place.
"A technical examination of the scene will take place this morning by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
"Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward to them.
"In particular, any drivers who were on the N25 between the Lakeview Roundabout and the junction at the Old Youghal Road between 9pm – 9.20pm and who may have witnessed the incident or who may have video footage (including dash-cam) is asked to contact Gardaí.
"Gardaí can be contacted at Midleton Garda Station on 024 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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