Hit & run last night with pensioner dead

Gardaí in Co Tipperary are investigating a fatal hit and run road traffic collision. The accident took place at Poynestown, Glengoole, Thurles at approximately 10.20pm last night.

A male pedestrian (68 years) was fatally injured and all indications at this stage are that the deceased was struck by a vehicle which failed to stop. The body of deceased remains at the scene, the road has been closed between Ballysloe and Glengoole for technical examination and local diversions have been put in place.

Gardaí in Thurles are appealing for witnesses or any person who can assist with the investigation of this fatal hit and run road traffic collision, to contact them at Thurles Garda Station on 0504 - 25100, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.