A 15-year-old boy died when he was struck by a car on the M2 near Ashbourne, Co Meath.
The incident occurred at 4.40pm on the M2 Ashbourne bypass.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car was uninjured.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01-8010600, or the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800-666-111
