22/11/2011

Pedestrian, 85, Hit By Car

An 85-year-old man has been hit by a car in Dublin on Tuesday morning.

Gardai in Blackrock said they are investigating the collision that occurred on November 22 at 10am on the N11, southbound at Stillorgan Park.

The elderly male pedestrian was crossing the road when he was in collision with a car.

Gardaí said the man has been removed from the scene to St Vincent's Hospital and is receiving treatment.

The N11 southbound at Stillorgan Park has been reduced to two lanes and delays are expected in the area as a forensic collision examination is taking place.

Gardai are appealing to any persons who may have witnessed this collision to contact Blackrock Garda Station on 01.6665200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111.

(DW)

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