The road has now re-opened.
A man in his 40s has died following a collision on the R445 Monasterevin Road outside Kildare Town.
The incident, involving a car and a pedestrian, happened at approximately 6pm this evening on the R445.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene where his body still remains.
The road which was closed between Monasterevin and Kildare town has re-opened.
Garda are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

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