The incident occurred at approximately 4am this morning
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N18 at Portdrine, Co. Clare this morning.
At approximately 4am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a male in his 30s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he later passed away.
The road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.
The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

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