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GARDAÍ in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following the death of a man after he was struck by a 4×4 this evening.
At about 6.50pm, a male pedestrian (40s) was hit by a 4×4 on the Dublin Road in Monasterevin.
He was treated at the scene by emergency services but died a short time later. The driver of the 4×4 was uninjured.
The dead man has been removed to the mortuary at Naas Hospital where a post-mortem will be carried out and the local coroner has been notified.
Garda forensic collision investigators are at the scene and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Kildare Garda Station 045-527730 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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As someone else said on one of the other articles, horrendous day on the roads. Rip to the man.
That’s three road victims today. Shocking, tragic and very sad. Slow down people, put away the phone and stay safe. Life can change in an instant.
@James Wallace: where were the others ? I was coming back from donabate today around 4 and a lot of activity on the north side slip road at finglas
@Ronan Dunne: is donabate on the other side of the moon?
@John Doe: ironically it’s near Rush
@Ronan Dunne: yes, a horrific colission m50 at finglas and an elderly woman died in Galway earlier.
@John Doe: medication time for you maybe ?
Really sorry to read this and for anybody who loses their life in an accident. On a small point though, I wouldn’t necessarily say that the driver of the 4×4 in this case got away uninjured. He/she may not have been physically injured but mentally/psychologically that must hurt and that’s a hurt they will never forget no matter who was at fault.
Slow down and pay attention. Thoughts with the man’s family.
@Oisín O’Connor: try not to lay blame until full facts are known
@Darcy: slow down amd pay attention, thats not blame its advice
@Darcy: slow down and pay attention is good advice anytime.
@Darcy: Many giving Sound Advice and Reminders, solid thinking. You seem more concerned with the ” PC ness” of your ‘ non judgemental’ comment. No one judging anything, just Gentle Reminders.. Be Alert, Be Vigilant, Exercise Caution at ALL TImes.
I’ve driven in many countries and I can say we Irish on average are feckin terrible drivers.
No such thing in people’s minds as a safe travelling distance, all the time people are driving behind cars with only one car length between them.
Some people need to cop on and drive safer.
Last week I sware a transit van was so close to me I’d say he was less than a metre from the back of my car on the M1, I was overtaking in the overtaking lane, can’t these people just relax and wait until I’m finished my overtaking and move back into the left lane. So annoying, I’ve a dash cam in the front but I’m seriously considering getting a rear one and reporting these people.
@Diarmaid O’Riordáin: it annoys me when I leave a safe gap to the car in front, and then some numpty pulls unto it.
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