The collision took place on Tuesday morning
Gardaí investigating a fatal road traffic collision at Bonavalley, Athlone on the 11th September 2018 at 9.20am are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Eighteen-year-old Jordan Murphy was was fatally injured when he was struck by a van outside Athlone IT.
The student was taken to Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore but was pronounced dead a short time later.
The driver of the van was uninjured.
Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses, in particular the driver of a white rigid truck with a tail lift who may have witnessed the accident occurring, to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 6492600, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
