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06 Sept 2025

Pedestrian killed after being struck by car in west Clare town

Garda investigation underway following following fatal incident in Kilkee

Pedestrian killed after being struck by car in west Clare town

The fatal incident happened at around 6.20pm | FILE PHOTO

Reporter:

David Hurley

07 Nov 2024 11:15 PM

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in west Clare this Thursday evening.
 
The collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred in the Kilkee area at approximately 6.20pm.
 
According to gardai, the pedestrian, a man aged in his 30s, was fatally injured. No other injuries have been reported.
 
"The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will now be made for a post-mortem examination," said a spokesperson who added that the road will remain closed overnight.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward and a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will be completed on Friday.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and who were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
 
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kilrush garda station on 065 908 0550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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