Two Seperate Road Collisions Result in One Fatality and Ongoing Investigation
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Two separate road collisions occurred over the weekend, resulting in the death of a man in his 40s in County Waterford and prompting an investigation into another incident.gardaí (Irish police) are appealing for data in both cases.
Fatal Collision in County Waterford
On Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, a male pedestrian was fatally injured after being struck by a car on the R448 in Sallypark, County Waterford. https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/1123/1457491-waterford-collision/
* Time of Incident: Approximately 2:10 AM on Sunday.
* Location: R448, Sallypark, County Waterford, between Rice’s Bridge and the New Rath Road roundabout.
* Victim: A man in his 40s, pronounced dead at the scene.A postmortem examination is scheduled to take place.
* Driver: A man in his 20s, who was uninjured.
* Road Closure: the road was closed on Sunday morning with local diversions in place.
Garda forensic collision investigators have examined the scene. Gardaí are requesting assistance from the public, specifically anyone who may have been traveling in the area between 1:30 AM and 2:15 AM on Sunday, or who possesses relevant camera footage.
Contact information:
* Waterford Garda station: (051) 305300
* Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111
* Any Garda station
Ongoing Investigation into Separate Collision
Gardaí are also continuing their investigation into a separate collision. They are appealing for witnesses and digital footage related to this incident.
* Reference Number: 1121 22/11/25
* Contact: Collision Investigation Unit on 101.
Key Takeaways
* A pedestrian died in a collision in County Waterford on November 23rd, 2025.
* Gardaí are actively investigating both incidents and seeking public assistance.
* anyone with information is urged to contact the relevant Garda stations or the Garda Confidential Line.
This information is current as of November 23rd, 2025, and will be updated as more details become available. Gardaí rely on public cooperation to ensure thorough investigations and road safety for all.