Man who died following tragic collision in Kilkenny named locally
Anyone with information in relation to the collision is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000
The man who died following a tragic collision in County Kilkenny on Wednesday has been named as Martin Rafter of Woodview, Freshford, Kilkenny.
He was declared dead at the scene on the R693 near Arigan Bridge, Cooleshal, Freshford at around 9.30am on Wednesday morning.
An appeal has since been made for witnesses.
“The collision involved a van and a pedestrian,” a garda spokesperson said.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
“Any road users who were travelling from Freshford towards Kilkenny between the hours of 9am and 9.30am on Wednesday morning and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.”