The body was discovered this morning.
Gardaí in Mallow are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a 67-year-old man on the side of the road near Liscarroll, Cork in a suspected hit and run incident.
The body was discovered at approximately 9.30am on Sunday morning on the road from Castlecor to Johns Bridge.
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the Office of The State Pathologist has been contacted. The body remains at the scene.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses who may have travelled this road, Castlecor to Johns Bridge, between 10pm last night and 10am this morning, or to anyone who can assist with this investigation to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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