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Pedestrian (70s) dies after being hit by car in Co Limerick
The man was hit on New Street, Abbeyfeale shortly after 9pm on Sunday night.
A MAN IN his 70s has died after being hit by a car in Co Limerick.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a incident, which happened in on New Street, Abbeyfeale shortly after 9pm on Sunday night.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency services a short time later.
The scene is preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place. A report will be sent to the local Coroner and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision. Additionally, anyone with video footage, including motorists with dash-cam footage from the area at the time, is asked to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact Newcastlewest Garda Station on 069 20650 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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