Fatal collision claims young man on N20 Cork
A tragic accident on the N20 near Burnfort, Mallow, resulted in the death of a young pedestrian on Wednesday evening. Gardaí continue to investigate the incident and have urged witnesses and motorists with footage to come forward.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí responded to a fatal road traffic collision on the N20 at Burnfort, Mallow, Co. Cork on the evening of Wednesday 21st October 2026. The collision involved a car and a pedestrian and occurred around 5:45pm.
A male pedestrian in his 20s was fatally injured. His body was removed from the scene and taken to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital, where a post mortem examination will be conducted. The male driver, also in his 20s and the sole occupant of the vehicle, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was admitted to Cork University Hospital for treatment.
The N20 remains closed overnight as Gardaí carry out a technical examination with Forensic Collision Investigators scheduled for the following morning. Local diversions are in place. Gardaí have appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision or who was travelling through the area between 5:15pm and 5:45pm to contact Mallow Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. Motorists with dash-cam footage are also urged to assist the inquiry.
A male pedestrian in his 20s was fatally injured. His body was removed from the scene and taken to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital, where a post mortem examination will be conducted. The male driver, also in his 20s and the sole occupant of the vehicle, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was admitted to Cork University Hospital for treatment.
The N20 remains closed overnight as Gardaí carry out a technical examination with Forensic Collision Investigators scheduled for the following morning. Local diversions are in place. Gardaí have appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision or who was travelling through the area between 5:15pm and 5:45pm to contact Mallow Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. Motorists with dash-cam footage are also urged to assist the inquiry.
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