16-year-old girl tragically dies after being hit by a car on New Years Eve

A 16-year-old girl has tragically died after she was seriously injured in road traffic collision in Ballincollig, Co Cork on Monday, December 31, 2018.

The young girl, was named locally as Roisin O'Donovan, sadly passed away last night at University Hospital Cork.

It is believed she was on her way to meet friends to celebrate New Year's Eve when the collision occurred. 

Investigating Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses to this collision. The accident took place at Main Street, Ballincollig, Co. Cork on the evening of December 31.

The collision involving a pedestrian, a teenaged girl, and a car happened at 7.45pm. The driver of the car was uninjured. 

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has any information is asked to contact Gurranabraher Garda Station on 021 4946200.

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