It happened on the Main Street of Abbeyleix last night close to 7 o'clock
A pedestrian, aged in his 70s, has died after being hit by a car in County Laois.
It happened on the Main Street of Abbeyleix last night close to 7 o'clock.
The man was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore where he was pronounced dead.
The road has since reopened following a technical examination and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on (057) 8730580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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