A pedestrian in her 80s has died after being struck by a car in Co Clare this morning.
The incident occurred at around 8:55am in Knockaveen, Co Clare.
The woman was fatally injured in the crash. Her body was removed to the morgue at University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination will take place.
There were no other injuries reported.
The L8050 road at Knockaveen remains closed and local diversions are in place.
A technical examination is being conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardaí are appealing to people who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have camera footage, to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Scarriff Garda Station on 061 922790, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
