15/09/2015

Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Accident

Garda in Listowel have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident on the Ballybunion Road on the 15 September.

A 24-year-old man was fatally injured when he was hit by a car as he walked on the Lisseltown to Ballybunion Road at about 4am.

The male car driver remains in Tralee General Hospital where his condition is described as "not serious".

The road is currently closed between Lisselton Cross and Ahafone Cross to facilitate a Forensic Collision examination and diversions are in place.

Gardai in Listowel are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have been on the Lisselton to Ballybunion Road between 2am and 4am to contact them in Listowel on 068 21000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

(MH/CD)

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