Issue Date: 31/10/2026
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the R691 at Desart Demesne near Callan , Co. Kilkenny, at approximately 05:50pm on Friday 30th October 2026.
The male pedestrian, aged in his 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been taken to University Hospital Waterford.
The occupants of the car did not require hospital treatment.
The road is closed for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and traffic and local diversions remain in place.
Theo local Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will be arranged.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. Any road users who were travelling in the area at the time who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
