Elderly pedestrian dies after being struck by jeep in Dublin
Gardai appeal for witnesses following fatal crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman died after she was struck by a jeep while out walking.
The fatal collision occurred shortly before 7am this Thursday on Ballinteer Avenue in Ballinteer, Dublin 16.
"The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was taken to St James's Hospital where she has since been pronounced deceased. No other injuries to persons were reported," said a gardai spokesperson.
Ballinteer Avenue was closed for a time following the incident to facilitate forensic and technical examinations of the scene.
Gardaí at Blackrock station are appealing for any witnesses, including motorists with dash-cam footage, to come forward and to make any footage available to them.
They can be contacted on 01 6665200 or the Garda Confidential Line can be contacted at 1800 666 111.