Pedestrian hospitalised with serious injuries following collision in Co Cork

The road was closed for Garda forensic collision investigators to carry out an examination of the scene.

A pedestrian, aged in his late 30s, has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision with a car in Co Cork.

The crash occurred in Donemark near Bantry shortly after 3am on Saturday.

The man was taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The driver of the car, a man aged in his 20s, did not require medical attention.

No other injuries were reported.

The road was closed for Garda forensic collision investigators to carry out an examination of the scene.

This has since been completed and the road has now reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 2.30am and 3.00am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bantry Garda Station on 027 20860, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.