30/09/2014

Man Dies After Being Struck By Garda Patrol Car

A man has died after he was hit by a garda patrol car in County Louth.

The incident occurred on the Dundalk to Carlingford Road at around 1.20am this morning.

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) is currently investigating.

The GSOC is also calling for any witnesses to contact them on 1890 600 800.

(CD/JP)

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