A man was killed when he was struck by a jeep near Millstreet, Co Cork early this morning.
The incident happened on the Knocknagree/Rathmore road approximately one mile from Knocknagree village at around 1:40 a.m.
The 56-year old Kerryman was pronounced dead on arrival at Mallow General Hospital.
Gardai at Millstreet in Cork are investigating the incident.