A MAN in his 50s has died following an early-morning collision in Co. Kildare.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian at around 5.25am on Saturday in the Mylerstown area of Robertstown.
“The pedestrian, a male in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” added a garda statement.
“His body has been transferred to hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
“No other injuries have been reported.
“The scene was preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.”
Gardaí have now appealed for witnesses to the collision to come forward.
Anyone who was travelling in the area between 5am and 5.45am on Saturday and who may have camera footage is asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Robertstown Garda Station on 045 860202, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666111 or any garda station.