A PEDESTRIAN died after being involved in a collision in Co. Laois last night. The man, aged in his 70s, was struck by a car on Main Street in Abbeyleix at around 7pm. There were no other injuries reported in the collision. Gardaí have urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them. “Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on (057) 8730580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station,” they added.