05/06/2017

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Car In Co Wicklow

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Co Wicklow.

The incident occurred on the Coolgreany Road in Arklow at around 2.20am on Monday, 05 June.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to St Columcille's Hospital, Loughslinstown. A post-mortem is to be carried out.

The driver of the car was not injured.

The road has been closed and gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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