A man in his 20s has died following a single-vehicle collision in Lisselton, Co Kerry. 

Gardaí said the crash between a taxi and a pedestrian occurred in at 2am on Sunday, September 24th, on the R553 at Ballydonohoe, Lisselton near Ballybunion. 

The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene a shortly after emergency services arrived. His body has been brought to University Hospital Kerry. 

The driver, a man in his 40s, did not require immediate medical treatment. 

The scene of the crash remains closed for investigation. Local diversions are in place. 

Anyone with camera footage - including dash-cam - and were travelling from the R553 between Ballybunion and Listowel last night are asked to make it available to Gardaí.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on 068 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.