A man in his 80's has been killed in a road traffic collision in Co Louth. He was walking on the Castlebellingham to Annagassan Road just before 8 o'clock last night when he was hit by a car.
The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for a post mortem. The road is still closed this morning as Gardai carry out a forensic examination.
They're also appealing for any road users in the area yesterday evening who may have camera footage to make it available. Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda station.