Witness appeal as elderly man in 90s fights for life after collision

By Eoin English

Gardaí in Cork have appealed for witnesses to a road traffic accident which has left an elderly pedestrian fighting for his life.

The man, who is in his 90s, was struck by a car while crossing the Blackrock Road, near Ballintemple Post Office, at around 2.30pm on Tuesday.

He was rushed to Cork University Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Gardaí have spoken to the driver of the car, who remained at the scene.

But Sergeant Fergus Twomey, of Blackrock Garda Station, said gardaí would also like to speak to anybody who witnessed the incident.

"I am asking anybody who witnessed this accident to contact Blackrock Garda station at 021 4536690 or Anglesea Street Garda Station at 021 4522000," he said.