Issue Date: 05/03/2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian which occurred in the Tubrid More area, Ardfert, Co. Kerry on Monday, 2nd March 2026, at approximately 9:20 pm.
The pedestrian, a male in his 30s, was conveyed to University Hospital Kerry with life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced deceased this morning, Thursday 5th March 2026.
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The driver of the vehicle had left the scene before arrival of Gardaí.
A technical examination of the scene was completed. Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information regarding this incident to contact them.
Anyone who travelled in the Tubrid More (Bullock Hill / Weather Well), Doon North, Lislosse, Station Road, Ardfert, area between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday the 2nd of March 2026 who witnessed anything or may have camera footage (including dash-cam), specifically anyone that may have witnessed a male on the road during this period are asked to make contact with investigating Gardaí at Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
