Woman (80s) dies after being hit by a van in Carlow

The incident occurred at approximately 4.30pm on Thursday, June 27 in a private car park in Presentation Place, which is adjacent to the Cathedral in Carlow Town.

The woman, who was aged in her 80s, was taken to St. Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny with serious injuries. She has since been pronounced dead and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. The van driver was uninjured.

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted and enquiries are ongoing.

Carlow Garda Superintendent Anthony Farrell is appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.

“At approximately 4.30pm yesterday evening in Presentation Place Carlow, which is adjacent to the cathedral, a woman in her 80s was impacted by a vehicle resulting in fatal injuries.

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“Gardaí are investigating the circumstances of this collision and as part of that process would appeal for any witnesses that might of been in the area at the time or can provide any information that would support the Garda investigation to come forward.

“Maybe you were walking through the estate between Tullow Street and the cathedral or indeed College Street. Maybe you were parked in your vehicle at the time and have dashcam footage or indeed local residents who might have CCTV.

“Anybody who has any information that can support the Garda investigation, please alert Carlow Garda station on 059 913 6620,” concluded Superintendent Farrell.

A statement from An Garda Síochána confirmed: “Gardaí are investigating a fatal traffic incident involving a van and a pedestrian that occurred in Co Carlow, on the afternoon of Thursday June 27, 2024.

“The incident occurred in a private car park in Presentation Place in Carlow town at approximately 4:30pm.

“The pedestrian, a woman in her 80s, was taken to St. Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny with serious injuries. She has since been pronounced deceased and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. The van driver was uninjured.

“A technical examination of the scene has been conducted and enquiries are ongoing.”