A man has been tragically killed after he was struck by a car while walking in Co Kerry.
The man, in his 50s, was walking at 2.30am on Sunday at Aughacasla, Castlegregory when the collision occurred.
The male driver of the car, in his 20s, was not injured, while a woman, in her 20s, travelling in the car was taken to Kerry University Hospital with minor injuries.
A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardaí in Tralee are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Aughacasla, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry this morning Sunday 15th September, 2019 at approximately 2.30a.m.
"The scene is being examined by Garda Collision Forensic Examiners and the road is currently closed with local diversions in place.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone who travelled the road at the time of the collision, and who may have dash cam footage, to contact Gardaí in Tralee on 066 702300, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
