Gardaí seek witnesses after pedestrian (30s) is seriously injured in collision with car
The incident took place in Bantry, Co Cork and the injured man was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision which resulted in serious injury in County Cork.
Taking place in Donemark, located in Bantry, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, June 14.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian shortly after 3am.
The male pedestrian, aged in his late 30s, was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The male driver of the vehicle, aged in his 20s, did not require medical attention and there were no other injuries reported.
The road was closed for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to conduct an examination of the scene, which has been completed and the road has now reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 2:30am and 3am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bantry Garda Station on 027 20860, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.