A 45-year-old pedestrian has died following a crash in Co Westmeath early this morning.
The man was struck by a car at Newcastle, Rochfortbridge at around 1.20am.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road is closed this morning to facilitate an examination by the Garda Forensic unit.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Mullingar Garda station on 044-9384000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.
