Man in His 60s Dies After Being Struck by Lorry in Tipperary

A man in his 60s has tragically died after being struck by a lorry in County Tipperary. The incident occurred on the L8109 road at Ardloman at approximately 14:35 on February 19, 2026. Emergency services and Gardaí were dispatched to the scene following the collision involving a male pedestrian.

According to a spokesperson for the Gardaí, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The area has since undergone a thorough technical examination, and both the Health and Safety Authority and the Coroner have been notified to facilitate further investigations.

The Gardaí released a statement confirming the details of the incident, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the investigation. “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal incident that occurred on the L8109 road at Ardloman, Co. Tipperary, on Thursday. The alarm was raised after a pedestrian was struck by a lorry at approximately 14:35. The pedestrian, a male aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” stated the Garda spokesperson.

In response to the incident, a representative from the Health and Safety Authority confirmed that an investigation has been initiated. “The Health and Safety Authority is aware of the fatal incident and has launched an investigation. As such, no further information is available at this time,” they stated.

This tragic event highlights the ongoing concerns about road safety, particularly for pedestrians. The community is now left grappling with the aftermath of this devastating loss as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.