Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Co Tipperary

A man has died after being hit by a car in Co Tipperary.

The crash happened at Burgess West in Ballylooby at around 11.25pm on Sunday.

A 41-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured in the collision.

His body was taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination is due to take place.

The car driver, a 26-year-old man, was uninjured.

The road has been closed and local diversions are in place pending a technical examination by Garda forensic collision investigators.

Gardai in Cahir are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cahir Garda Station on 052 744 5630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.