Man in his 60s dies after being struck by tractor in Clare village crash

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a tractor near Sixmilebridge this morning

Picture: Dan Linehan.

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a tractor in Co Clare.

The incident occurred on the L7006 at Kilmurry, Sixmilebridge, on Saturday morning.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision, which involved a pedestrian and a tractor, shortly after 10.15am.

The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"His body has been conveyed to University Hospital Limerick. The Coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course," said a garda spokesperson.

The road is currently closed to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to carry out a technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10am and 10.15am on Saturday, June 21, 2025, are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.