Pedestrian killed in hit and run incident

A man has died after being struck by a van that failed to remain at the scene in Co Kerry.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following to the fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision on the N69 near Dromin Upper, Listowel, Co. Kerry on Saturday 26th September 2026.

The collision involving a van and a pedestrian occurred after 3:00am.

The van failed to remain at the scene.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The coroner has been notified.

The N69 between Cahirdown Roundabout, Listowel (Main Tarbert Road) and the townland of Derry, Listowel, Co. Kerry is closed pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Anyone who may have been travelling on the N69 near Dromin Upper, Listowel, Co. Kerry on Saturday 26th September 2026 between 2:30am and 4:00am and who may have camera footage, including dash cam or mobile phone recordings are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on (068) 50820, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.