A woman has tragically died after she was struck by a car in Co Clare.
The woman, 41, was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle while walking on the N68 at Darragh at around 7pm on Thursday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and transferred her to University Hospital Limerick where she later passed away.
Gardai say the driver of the car, a man in his 40s, was uninjured in the incident.
A spokesman said: "Gardaí in Ennis are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Co Clare.
"Shortly after 7pm Gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of a collision involving a car and pedestrian.
"The collision occurred on the N68 at Darragh, on the main Ennis to Kilrush road. A 41-year-old female pedestrian was seriously injured when she was struck by a car.
"The road is currently closed to traffic and local diversions are in place. Garda forensic collision investigators will begin examining the crash site at first light. The local Coroner will be notified."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station 065-6848100 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
