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Witness Appeal – Fatal Road Traffic Incident Kinsale, County Cork 31st July 2022

Issue Date: 1st August 2022

Gardaí at Kinsale are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident in Kinsale, County Cork on Sunday the 31st of July, 2022.

Shortly after 9:30am, a man in his mid 80s was seriously injured after he fell from a mobility scooter while travelling on Cork Street, Kinsale. Gardaí and Emergency Services attended at the scene. The injured man was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital where he has since been pronounced dead.

An examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators has been arranged and the local Coroner has since been notified.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023-8852200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.