Teenager dies after being struck by a car in Cork

The incident occurred in Hoffman Park in Little Island on Friday night.

The collision occurred in Hoffman Park in Little Island on Friday night.

Gardaí received a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a car and attended the scene around 11.50pm.

The 19-year-old man was brought from the scene to Cork University Hospital but unfortunately passed away on Saturday.

The scene has been forensically examined and Gardaí are now appealing to anyone witnesses of the incident to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 11.00pm and midnight on Friday 17th April 2026, are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on 021 4558510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.