18/02/2016

Witnesses Sought Over Fatal Road Accident In Castletroy

Gardaí in Limerick have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident on the Old Dublin Road, Castletroy, Co Limerick.

A female pedestrian in her late 80s was fatally injured when she was struck by a jeep in a car park at approximately 10.15am. She was pronounced dead at the scene and her body was removed to Limerick University Hospital. The driver of the jeep was uninjured.

The scene was preserved for an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Witnesses are asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

(MH/JP)

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