24/10/2014

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Co Cork Road Accident

Gardaí in Co Cork have appealed for witnesses after an 82-year-old man was knocked down and killed by a car in Kilcrohane on Thursday night.

The incident happened at about 20:05 last night as the elderly man was walking in the town.

He was pronounced dead at Cork University Hospital shortly before midnight.

The scene of the accident has been sealed pending a forensic examination.

Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Bantry Garda station on 027-20860, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda station.

(MH/CD)

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