Young male pedestrian dies after being knocked down by jeep on Castledermot Road

A young male has died following a collision on the Castledermot road coming out of Carlow in the early hours of this morning.

Gardaí are investigating the fatal road traffic collision on the R725 Castledermot Road, Tullow, Co Carlow at approximately 4.30am.

The fatally injured male, who was in his 40s, died after being struck by a SUV. The driver of the SUV was not injured.

The Thomas Traynor Road to Rathbawn Lane is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Diversions are in place and Gardaí are asking people to use alternative routes.

Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.