Pensioner Dies Following Collision in Longford Town
A man in his 80s has died following a road traffic collision in Longford town on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The incident occurred on Earl Street, prompting an appeal for witnesses from Gardaí.
Details of the Incident
At approximately 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 28th, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Earl Street. The pedestrian, a man in his 80s, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for treatment. He was pronounced deceased on Tuesday evening, April 28th, according to Gardaí.
Gardaí Appeal for Information
Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance with the investigation. They are specifically requesting information from individuals who witnessed the collision or who may have relevant camera footage. Road users who were travelling in the area between 9:45 am and 10:15 am on Tuesday, April 28th, are asked to provide any dash-cam or other camera footage to investigating Gardaí.
Contact Information
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact:
- Longford Garda Station: 043 3350570
- Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111
- Any Garda Station
Post-Mortem Examination
A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Local Tributes
The man has been locally identified as a “much loved” pensioner.