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Breaking: Man (70s) dies following fatal road traffic collision in Union Hall

April 13th, 2023 4:55 PM

By Kieran O'Mahony

Breaking: Man (70s) dies following fatal road traffic collision in Union Hall Image
Motorists are being urged to slow down this Bank Holiday weekend.

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A male pedestrian in his 70s has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Union Hall this morning.

The collision involving a van and the pedestrian  occurred on Main Street in the village at approximately 8:30am this morning.

The pedestrian  was taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for his injuries, where he later passed away.

The road was closed for a period to allow for a technical examination to be conducted by forensic collision investigators. It has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in this area between at the time of the collision, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.'

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