Number of pedestrians killed on Irish roads in 2022 reaches 35 after latest collision

A male pedestrian has died after a fatal traffic collision this morning (Thursday December 1), bringing the total number of pedestrians killed on Irish roads so far in 2022 to 35. 

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision - which involved a car and the pedestrian - at the Ballynacarry Bridge on the N53 Castleblayney to Dundalk Road in Co Monaghan.  

The pedestrian has been pronounced deceased and his body remains at the scene.

No other injuries have been reported at this time. 

The news comes as Gardaí warn the number of lives lost on Irish roads is set to reach a five-year high. 

One hundred and forty seven have died in fatal road collisions so far this year, a figure which is significantly higher than the same time in 2021 (120 people). 

The road in Monaghan is currently closed for a technical examination by forensic collision investigators, with diversions on both sides of the border at Ballynacarry Bridge currently in place.

Gardaí in Carrickmacross are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of the N53 - Castleblayney to Dundalk Road this morning and who have may camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Carrickmacross Garda Station on 042 969 0190, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.