Fatal collision claims young man on N20 Burnfort
A tragic accident on the N20 at Burnfort, Mallow, claimed the life of a young pedestrian on Wednesday evening. Gardaí are investigating the fatal crash involving a car and are urging witnesses to come forward to aid their inquiries.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí are managing the aftermath of a fatal road collision that occurred on the N20 at Burnfort, Mallow, Co. Cork on the evening of Wednesday 21st October 2026. The incident, involving a car and a pedestrian, took place around 5:45pm and resulted in the death of a male pedestrian in his twenties.
The pedestrian’s body has been transported to Cork University Hospital mortuary for a post mortem examination. The driver, also a man in his twenties and the sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken to the same hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The N20 remains closed overnight while Gardaí conduct their investigation.
A forensic collision examination is scheduled for the following morning. Diversions have been put in place locally. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or who was travelling on the N20 near Burnfort between 5:15pm and 5:45pm on the day of the incident to provide any footage, including dash-cam recordings. Witnesses can contact Mallow Garda Station at 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
The pedestrian’s body has been transported to Cork University Hospital mortuary for a post mortem examination. The driver, also a man in his twenties and the sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken to the same hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The N20 remains closed overnight while Gardaí conduct their investigation.
A forensic collision examination is scheduled for the following morning. Diversions have been put in place locally. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or who was travelling on the N20 near Burnfort between 5:15pm and 5:45pm on the day of the incident to provide any footage, including dash-cam recordings. Witnesses can contact Mallow Garda Station at 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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