Issue Date: 07/04/2025
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic incident involving a tractor and a pedestrian, at Beaufort, Co. Kerry, this evening, Monday 7th April 2025.
The incident occurred at Beaufort Bridge, at approximately 7.30pm.
The pedestrian, a male juvenile, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was removed to University Hospital Kerry where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The male driver of the tractor (aged in his 20’s) was uninjured.
The road has been closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Gardaí are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area of Beaufort Bridge, Co. Kerry, between 7pm and 7.45pm today, Monday 7th April 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
