A man has died days after being struck by a vehicle in Waterford.
The collision involving a pedestrian and an SUV happened on the N25 at Kinsalebeg around 10.15am on Thursday.
The pedestrian, a man aged in his 70s, was seriously injured and taken to Cork University Hospital where he has since died.
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Gardai confirmed the sad news in an update on Saturday afternoon.
They have launched an appeal for witnesses.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in County Waterford on Thursday 1st September 2022.
“At approximately 10.15am, gardai and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving an SUV and a pedestrian on the N25 at Kinsalebeg. The pedestrian, a man in his 70s was later taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for injuries where he later passed away.
“Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward. They are also appealing to road users who were travelling on the N25 between Dungarvan and Youghal Thursday morning between 10am and 10:30am with camera footage (including dash cam), to make it available to them.”
Anyone with information can contact Dungarvan Garda Station 058 486 00, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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