A man in his 30s has died after he was struck by a car in Co Cork.
The incident occurred on the N25 near Cobh Cross at Tullagreine, Carrigtwohill, at around 1.50am this morning.
The man was walking on this stretch of road when the collision happened.
The vehicle involved did not stay at the scene.
Gardaí say that while there is no description of the vehicle, initial enquiries indicate it may have been travelling westbound on the N25 at the time of the collision.
The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly any road users who travelled in the area between 1.30am and 2.30am who may have dash came footage, to contact Midleton Garda Station on 021 462 1550 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
