Garda seek van driver after fatal hit-and-run on N69 near Listowel

In the early hours of Saturday, a van is believed to have hit a pedestrian on the N69 near Dromin Upper, Listowel, Co. Kerry, after which the driver fled the scene. The victim was declared dead at the location and the coroner has been alerted. Gardaí have launched an appeal for anyone who was on the road between 2.30 am and 4 am, or who captured video of the incident, to provide the material to investigators.

Contacts include Listowel Garda Station (068 50820) and the Garda Confidential line (1800 666 111). Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the crash site, resulting in the closure of the N69 stretch from Cahirdown Roundabout to the townland of Derry, with diversions in place. Authorities stress the importance of community assistance to locate the driver and bring charges.