Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By Car In Tipperary

The collision occurred near Toomevara last night.

A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a car in Co. Tipperary.

The collision happened shortly after 10 o'clock last night on the R499 between Toomevara and Ballinamona Cross.

The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem will take place.

The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was taken to UHL as a precaution.

The road is currently closed to allow for a forensic examination to be carried out and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. 

They are particularly appealing to any road users who were travelling on this road at the time with camera footage to make this available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda station on 067 504 50, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
 

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