road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 5:25 am in the Mylerstown area, Saturday
Co. Kildare, Saturday 31st January 2026
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 5:25 am in the Mylerstown area, Robertstown, Co. Kildare, Saturday 31st January 2026.
The pedestrian, a male in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been transferred to hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
No other injuries have been reported.
The scene remains preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Anyone who was travelling in the area between 5:00 am and 5:45 am and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make that footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Gardaí can be contacted at Robertstown Garda Station on 045 860 202, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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