Updated 8.17am 

A MAN HAS died following a road accident in Carlow yesterday evening.

The incident took place just outside Carlow town on the R448 road to Castledermot when the 29-year-old man, who was a pedestrian, was hit by a car at around 7.20pm.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to Waterford Regional Hospital for a forensic examination.

The male driver of the car, who was the sole occupant, was not injured.

A section of the road has been closed to facilitate a forensic collision investigation and diversions are in place.

The road is expected to re-open sometime later this morning, according to gardaí.

They have appealed for any witnesses to the incident, particularly those who may have travelled along that road, to contact Carlow Garda station on 059 913 6620, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More