Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man killed by van in Finglas

GARDAÍ are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Finglas Road, Dublin 11 last night at approximately 11.15pm.

A male pedestrian, aged in his mid 40s, was fatally injured when he was stuck by a van. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was taken to Dublin City Morgue, Marino, for a postmortem.

The inbound carriageway of the Finglas Road, close to the Tolka Valley Road junction, was closed for a period of time to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. It has since reopened.

Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses any anyone with information is asked to contact them at Finglas Garda Station on 01-6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.