Laois road tragedy as man dies after being hit by car on Abbeyleix main streetGardai said the incident occurred at approximately 7pm on Main Street on Wednesday evening, 28 January, and involved a car and a pedestrian. View Image Stock image (Image: Liam McBurney/PA Wire)A male pedestrian in his 70s has lost his life in after being stuck by a car in Abbeyleix, Co Laois. Gardai said the incident occurred at approximately 7pm on Main Street on Wednesday evening, 28 January, and involved a car and a pedestrian. Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on (057) 873 0580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Article continues belowSubscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.