Gardaí appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Limerick
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the townland of Gooig, Castleconnell this morning.
A pedestrian was hit by a car at 6.15am and fatally injured.
The man was in his 40s.
His body has been removed to University Hospital Limerick and a post mortem will take place.
The driver of the car was uninjured.
The road is closed to traffic and local diversions are in place.
The scene is currently being examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardaí are appealing to witnesses to contact them at Henry Street Garda Station on 061 - 212400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
