A teen has tragically died following a road accident in Co Limerick during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The male pedestrian, 16, was fatally injured when he struck by a car on the N21, near Garraunboy, Adare, Co Limerick at around 3.45 a.m.
His body remains at the scene and is due to be removed to Limerick University Hospital where a post mortem will take place.
The driver of the car - a man in his late 40s - was uninjured in the incident.
The scene is currently preserved and Garda forensic collision investigators are due to conduction an examination.
The road remains closed which is the N21 at the Newcastle West side of Adare village and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí at Newcastle West are appealing for any witnesses to this road traffic collision to come forward, particularly any motorists who were travelling in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 - 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
