A pedestrian has died after being hit by a van in Co Kerry.

It happened at around 8:15pm on Saturday evening.

The man in his 40s died following the incident on a minor road near the village of Causeway.

His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Kerry, where a post mortem exam is due to be carried out.

The driver of the van, a man in his 50s, was not injured in the incident.

The scene of the crash has been sealed off for a forensic examination.

Anyone with information about the crash is being asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on 068-50820 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.