Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed a fatal collision in Limerick yesterday to come forward.

A pedestrian in his 40's died after he was knocked down by a car while walking near Daly's Cross in Gooig, Castleconnell, at about 6.45am on Sunday morning.

A post mortem is expected to take place at University Hospital Limerick later.

Gardaí are asking anyone with information to contact them at Henry street Garda station in Limerick city.