Pedestrian dies in M20 motorway collision
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car on the M20 motorway in County Limerick on Sunday evening, the Irish Examiner reported.
The collision occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. on the northbound carriageway. The incident took place between Junction 3, Raheen, and Junction 2, Dooradoyle, just outside Limerick city.
Emergency services and gardaí attended the scene, where the pedestrian was pronounced deceased. According to reports from RTE.ie and the Limerick Leader, no other injuries were reported in connection with the crash.
Gardaí seek dash-cam footage
The M20 remains closed to traffic as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conduct a technical examination of the site. Local diversions have been implemented to manage the disruption caused by the road closure, The Irish Times reported.
Authorities are making an urgent appeal to anyone who was traveling on the motorway during the window of the accident. Specifically, gardaí are asking for footage from any road users who were on the M20 between Junctions 2 and 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
This request includes dash-cam recordings that may have captured the moments leading up to or following the collision. Witnesses or anyone with information are being asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station at 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local Garda station.
The local coroner has been notified of the death, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged to assist with the investigation.
Separate pedestrian incidents in Dublin
This fatal collision follows another pedestrian incident earlier on Sunday. In Dublin, six teenagers were hospitalized after being struck by a car, according to reports provided in the source material.
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