Latest: Gardaí appeal for witnesses to fatal road accident in Kildare

Latest: Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal accident in Co Kildare today.

Latest: Gardaí appeal for witnesses to fatal road accident in Kildare

Update 2.03pm: Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal accident in Co Kildare today.

A pedestrian, a man in his early 40s, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car at around 3.30am between junctions 2 and 3, close to Kilcullen.

Gardaí would like to speak to anyone who may have travelled on the M9 between Kilcullen and Athy between 2.30 and 4.30am. Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300.

Earlier: Man killed in overnight road accident in Kildare

A man was killed in a road accident in Co Kildare last night.

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of the crash on the M9 northbound between junctions 2 and 3, close to Kilcullen, Co Kildare.

A male pedestrian (age unknown) was fatally injured when he was struck by a car at about 3.30am this morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car was not injured.

Road closures are in place to facilitate an examination of the crash site by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Northbound traffic is being directed off the motorway at junction 3 (Athy).

- Digital desk

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