A 41 year old woman has died after she was hit by a car shortly after 7pm tonight on the N68 at Darragh on the main Ennis to Kilrush Road in Co.Clare.
She was taken to University Hospital Limerick where she was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the car, a man in his forties, was unharmed.
The road is closed with local diversions. Gardai say a technical examination will take place at first light.
Traffic Alert Co Clare - The N68 at Darragh near Ennis is currently closed to traffic following a serious collision. Local diversions are expected to be in place until noon tomorrow to facilitate Garda forensic collision investigators. pic.twitter.com/kMZVJJcFfl
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 14, 2019
They are also appealing for witnesses to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
