Man, 40s, dies after being hit by car in Waterford

Emergency services had been called to the incident shortly before 2.10am

A man in his 40s has been killed after being hit by a car in Co Waterford on Sunday morning.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene on the R448 in Sallypark by gardaí.

Emergency services had been called to the incident shortly before 2.10am

A post mortem examination will take place in due course.

The driver of the car, a male in his 20s, was uninjured.

The road remains closed, on the R448 from Rice’s Bridge to the New Rath Road roundabout, and local diversions are in place.

Garda forensics investigators will attend the scene later on Saturday.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

A spokesperson said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R448 between 1:30am and 2:15am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."