A man has died after he was hit by a car in Co Kerry.

It happened at Aughacasla in Castlegregory at around 2.30am on Sunday morning.

The pedestrian, a man aged in his 50s, was killed when he was struck by a car.

The driver of the car, a man in his mid-20s, was not injured.

A woman passenger in her mid-20s received minor injuries and was taken to Kerry University Hospital for treatment.

The scene is being examined by Garda collision forensic examiners, and the road has been closed with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who travelled the road at the time of the collision, and who may have dash-cam footage, to contact Gardaí in Tralee on 066-702-300 , the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.