Gardaí in Castlecomer are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Julianstown, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny at approximately 10.30pm last night, Friday April 2nd 2010.
A 67 year old male pedestrian was struck by a car at the above location, he was removed by Ambulance to St. Lukes Hospital in Kilkenny where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The scene of the collision was sealed off while a Forensic Technical Examination was carried out and traffic diversions were put in place. The road has now re-opened.
Any person who may have witnesses this collision is asked to contact the Gardaí at Castlecomer 056-4440650, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
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