Man in his 70s dies after being hit by car

A man aged in his 70s has died after being struck by a car in Co Laois.

The collision happened on the N80 near Crannagh, Stradbally, at around 10.45pm on Sunday.

The man was pronounced dead a short time later and his body was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital, pending a post-mortem examination.

The driver of the car, a woman in her 30s, was not injured.

The road remained closed for a forensic collision investigation on Monday morning.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

A spokesperson said: “Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N80 at Crannagh, Stradbally, Co Laois, between 10.30pm and 11pm yesterday, February 23 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardai.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”