Fatal road accident at Durrow

Gardaí at Tullamore are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Durrow on the N52 Kilbeggan to Tullamore Road at approximately 1.40am this morning.

A 26-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured when he was struck by a car. 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