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Victim of hit and run dies in hospital this morning as Gardaí appeal for witnesses
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
The incident occurred in the Tubrid More area, Ardfert, Co. Kerry on Monday, 2nd March 2026, at approximately 9:20 pm.
The pedestrian, a male in his 30s, was brought to University Hospital Kerry with life-threatening injuries.
He was pronounced dead this morning, and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The driver of the vehicle had left the scene before the arrival of Gardaí.
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A technical examination of the scene was completed.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information regarding this incident to contact them.
Anyone who travelled in the Tubrid More (Bullock Hill / Weather Well), Doon North, Lislosse, Station Road, Ardfert, area between 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Monday the 2nd of March 2026 who witnessed anything or may have camera footage (including dash-cam), specifically anyone that may have witnessed a male on the road during this period are asked to make contact with investigating Gardaí at Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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