Pedestrian in his 20s dies after being struck by car in Co Cork

The man was fatally injured, and his body has been brought to the mortuary in Cork University Hospital.

A MAN IN his 20s has died after being struck by a car on the N20 at Burnfort, Mallow, Co Cork this evening.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of the fatal collision which occurred at around 5.45pm.

The pedestrian was fatally injured, and his body has been brought to the mortuary in Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The male driver and sole occupant of the car, also aged in his 20s, was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Local diversions are in place as the road is currently closed and will remain closed overnight.

A technical examination will take place on Thursday morning.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

A spokesperson said: “Any road users who were travelling in the area of the N20 at Burnfort between 5.15pm and 5.45pm this evening Wednesday 21 October 2026, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.”

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.”