10/01/2013

Man Dies After Being Hit By A Car In Maynooth

A man has died after he was hit by a car while he was working on a road near Maynooth yesterday afternoon.

The Kildare council employee, 59, was struck at Graiguesallagh on the Maynooth to Rathcoffey road at around 3pm. He was working on the road at the time the incident happened.

The man was taken to Naas General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A technical examination of the scene was carried out by Garda forensic investogators and the Health and Safety Authority has been informed.

Garda are calling on witnesses to contact them on 01-6292380 or at any Garda station.

(CD/GK)

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