A 24-year-old female pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car near Glasson Village, outside Athlone, on Wednesday morning.
The woman was taken to Tullamore General Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital, where she sadly passed away last night.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this accident to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 – 6498550, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.