Two pedestrians dead after being struck by vehicles in separate collisions

Two pedestrians have died in the last 24 hours after being struck by vehicles in separate collisions. 

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to both collisions, the first of which occurred at approximately 7pm yesterday (Wednesday January 11) in Dublin 1, followed by a second collision in Dublin 24 at 7.15pm. 

The former occurred on Summerhill Parade in Dublin 1 between a car and male pedestrian aged in his 40s. 

The man was brought to the Mater Hospital to be treated for his injuries where he was later pronounced dead.

According to Gardaí, the later collision - which occurred on the N81 in Tallaght, Dublin 24 - involved a 23-year-old male pedestrian and an SUV. 

The man was reportedly struck by the vehicle and treated at the scene, but was pronounced dead a short time later. 

The driver and sole occupant of the car (a woman in her 40s) did not require hospital treatment.

The deceased has been removed to the Dublin City Morgue where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. An examination of the crash site has been completed and the road has since fully reopened to traffic.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed either collision to come forward. They are also appealing to those with camera footage (including dashcam) from the area at the time, to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mountjoy Garda Station on 01 666 8400, Tallaght Garda Station 01 6666000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.