Victim of hit and run dies in hospital this morning as Gardaí appeal for witnesses
The incident occurred in the Tubrid More area, Ardfert, Co. Kerry
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
The incident occurred in the Tubrid More area, Ardfert, Co. Kerry on Monday, 2nd March 2026, at approximately 9:20 pm.
The pedestrian, a male in his 30s, was brought to University Hospital Kerry with life-threatening injuries.
He was pronounced dead this morning, and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The driver of the vehicle had left the scene before the arrival of Gardaí.
A technical examination of the scene was completed.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information regarding this incident to contact them.
Anyone who travelled in the Tubrid More (Bullock Hill / Weather Well), Doon North, Lislosse, Station Road, Ardfert, area between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday the 2nd of March 2026 who witnessed anything or may have camera footage (including dash-cam), specifically anyone that may have witnessed a male on the road during this period are asked to make contact with investigating Gardaí at Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.