GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision which occurred in the townland of Donemark, Bantry, in the early hours of this morning Saturday 14th June.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian shortly after 3.00am.
The male pedestrian, aged in his late 30s was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The male driver of the vehicle, aged in his 20s, did not require medical attention.
There were no other injuries reported.
The road was closed for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to conduct an examination of the scene which has been completed and the road has now reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 2.30am and 3.00am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bantry Garda Station on 027 20860, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
