Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Dublin

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Dublin in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Gardai said the crash happened on the M1 motorway near junction 5 in Lusk, Co Dublin, at approximately 4am.

The male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and no other injuries were reported.

Gardai are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on the M1 Northbound in Dublin. As a result, the road is closed between Junction 4 and Junction 5 and is expected to remain closed for a number of hours. Delays are expected.

Diversions are in place. pic.twitter.com/Ww1pTsV1RR[1]

-- An Garda Siochana (@GardaTraffic) January 14, 2024[2]

The northbound M1 remained closed between junctions 4 and 5 on Sunday morning, with local diversions in place.

A technical examination by forensic collision investigators has been ordered.

Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

References

1. ^ pic.twitter.com/Ww1pTsV1RR (t.co)
2. ^ January 14, 2024 (twitter.com)