Pedestrian in his 70s dies following traffic collision with van

A pedestrian in his 70s has died following a traffic collision with a van. 

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident - which occurred on Main Street, Union Hall, Co. Cork at approximately 8.30am this morning (Thursday April 13) - to come forward.  

The man was taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for his injuries, where he later passed away. 

The road was closed for a period to allow for a technical examination to be conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened. 

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in this area between at the time of the collision, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.