Pedestrian dies in car collision in Co Offaly

A pedestrian has died after being stuck by a car in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Irish police are investigating the collision that occurred around 2am on the R446 at Marshbrook, Co Offaly, near the Westmeath border.

Gardai said the man aged in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.

The occupants of the car received medical attention but were not seriously injured.

The road is closed and the scene has been preserved pending an examination by Garda forensic collision investigators. Local traffic diversions are in place.

Investigating Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

They are also asking any motorists with camera footage (including dashcam), who were travelling on the R446 between Moate and Horseleap at the time, to make it available.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station 057 93 27600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.