A MAN, aged in his 20s, has died after being struck by a car that fled the scene of the crash.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident on Railway Street in Balbriggan, Co Dublin shortly after 9pm last night.
The pedestrian received emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
The vehicle involved in the collision failed to remain at the scene.
The road remains closed this morning after the scene was preserved ahead of an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigations.
Local traffic diversions have been put in place but road users have been warned delays may still occur.
