The incident involved a pedestrian and car in Abbeyleix last night.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in County Laois.
It happened on the Main Street of Abbeyleix last night close to 7 o'clock.
The man, who was in his 70's, was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore where he was pronounced dead.
The road has since reopened following a technical examination and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Any road users, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 6.30pm and 7:30pm yesterday evening are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on (057) 8730580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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