The road is currently closed and the scene has been preserved pending an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Co Offaly in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, May 28.
Gardaí are investigating the fatal incident involving a car and a pedestrian that occurred shortly before 2am on the R446 at Marshbrook, Co Offaly, near the Westmeath boarder. In a statement, gardaí confirmed: "A male pedestrian aged in his 50s, seriously injured in the collision, was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the car received medical attention but were not seriously injured.". Local traffic diversions are in place.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this collision to come forward. They are also appealing to any motorists with camera footage , who were travelling on the R446 between Moate and Horseleap at the time of the collision, to make it available to them. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station 057 93 27600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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