A woman in her 70s has tragically died following a pedestrian collision in Charleville, Co Cork, on Sunday. The incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on Main Street while she was with another pedestrian, a man in his 60s.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, and both individuals were transported to Cork University Hospital due to serious injuries. Unfortunately, the woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. The man’s condition, however, has stabilized, according to reports.
Garda forensic collision investigators conducted an examination of the scene to gather evidence related to the incident. The local coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination is expected to be arranged in the coming days.
In light of this tragic event, gardaí have appealed to the public for assistance. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward with any information. Additionally, authorities are specifically requesting mobile phone and dash-cam footage from individuals who were in the vicinity of Main Street, Charleville, at the time of the incident.
Gardaí encourage anyone with relevant information to contact Mallow Garda Station at 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local garda station. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing as authorities seek to piece together the events leading up to the woman’s tragic death.
