Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Collision In Cahir

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal road traffic collision in Cahir town.

The incident is believed to have occurred at approximately 5.50pm and involved a car and pedestrian.

The emergency services attended the scene on Castle Street in Cahir, Co.Tipperary yesterday evening.

The pedestrian, a man aged in his 70s, was taken to Cork University Hospital where he has since passed away.

The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will take place in due course.

The driver of the car was unharmed.

Castle Street in Cahir remains closed this morning to allow for a technical examination of the scene by Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cahir Garda Station 052 744 5630 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.