Teenage girl dies following road collision in Offaly

Absolutely tragic news.

A teenage girl has died following a road collision in Offaly on Friday night (20 March). Gardaí are investigating the fatal road traffic collision involving a jeep and a pedestrian that occurred on the R436 Clara to Ballycumber road in Erry at approximately 7.30pm. The pedestrian, a female in her mid teens, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly any road users who travelled in the area and may have dash cam footage, to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.