Pedestrian (30s) Dies After Collision On M7

Sunday, 26 September 2021 10:17

By Ciara Noble @niaracoble

M7 northbound in the county

A pedestrian in his 30s has died after a two car road crash on the M7 northbound in Co. Kildare.

It happened shortly after 9.30pm last night, with the victim initially suffering serious injuries.

He was rushed to Tallaght Hospital but passed away later.

A post mortem is being scheduled.

The drivers of both cars, a man & a woman, and a female passenger were taken to Naas General Hospital for treatment.

Diversions remain in place between Junction 10, & Junction 11 northbound on the M7, to facilitate a forensic examinations.

Gardai are appealing to anyone who has information or dash cam footage to come forward.

Naas Garda Station: 045 884 300

Garda Confidential line: 1800 666 111

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