Gardaí Appealing For Witnesses Following Death Of Pedestrian On Dublin Motorway Yesterday

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the death of a pedestrian in Dublin yesterday. The 27-year-old man was killed after being struck by a truck on the M1 Dublin to Belfast Road near the J5 Balbriggan South before 7pm.

DUBLIN: There is a serious collision on the M1 northbound at J5 Balbriggan South. Expect delays. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) March 20, 2017

Gardaí can confirm that as a result of the serious RTC on the M1 at junction 5 - the road is now CLOSED and local diversions are in place.

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 20, 2017

Serious RTC on the M1 going northbound at junction 5 - Balbriggan. Emergency services at scene - expect delays.

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 20, 2017

The road was closed northbound from about 7.25pm and reopened early this morning.

DUBLIN: M1 northbound open again this morning at J5 Balbriggan South following a fatal collision there yesterday. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) March 21, 2017

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Dublin Garda Station.  READ NEXT: This Incredible Make Up Entrepreneur Is Coming To Dublin Next Week