01/06/2016

Man Dies Following Fatal Traffic Collision In Co Kerry

A man has been killed following a fatal traffic collision in Co Kerry.

Emergency services were called at around 8:35am after the pedestrian was hit by a car on the (R551) Tralee to Ardfert road at Ballyroe.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to Tralee General Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

The driver of the car, a 20-year-old male, was not injured in the incident.

A forensic examination of the scene has been carried out and Gardai are appealing for witnesses.

(LM)

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