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17th Aug 2019

Man in his 50s dies following road traffic collision in Tipperary

Rudi Kinsella

Dublin

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon.

A man in his early 50s has died following a road traffic collision in Tipperary on Friday.

Gardaí in Clonmel, Tipperary are investigating the fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Gladstone St, Clonmel.

A female driver in her 70s struck a pole, which then hit the male pedestrian who was walking on the street.

The man was removed from the scene and taken to the South Tipperary Hospital at approximately 3pm.

He passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Garda Collision Investigators have concluded their investigations at scene, and the road has now reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to any persons who may have witnessed the collision or who can assist them to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 052 – 6177640, The Garda Confidential Line 18000 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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