A MAN in his 20s has died after he was struck by a car in an early morning collision in Dublin today.
The incident happened at Balbutcher Lane in Ballymun, Dublin 11 at around 4.55am this morning.
Gardai were alerted to scene involving the pedestrian and the car and the pedestrian, the man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other injuries have been reported.
The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions in place.
Gardai are now appealing for any witnesses to make contact with them, especially those with dash-cam footage.
They are particularly interested in anyone who may have been in the Balbutcher Lane and Balcurris Park areas of Ballymun, between 4am and 5am.
In a statement a garda spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Ballymun, Dublin 11, this morning, Saturday 28th June 2025.
“At approximately 4:55am, Gardai and emergency services were alerted to a road traffic incident involving a car and a pedestrian at Balbutcher Lane.
“The pedestrian, a man aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“No other injuries have been reported at this time.
“The road is closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.”
They continued: “Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
“Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Balbutcher Lane and Balcurris Park areas of Ballymun, between 4:00am and 5:00am, and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station at (01) 6664400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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