21/01/2016

Witnesses Sought To Fatal Monaghan Road Accident

Gardaí in Monaghan have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road traffic accident on the N2 at Killmarley on Wednesday.

A 70-year-old male pedestrian died after he was hit by a car at around 17:30 yesterday.

The road was closed to allow for a forensic examination of the scene and is expected to re-open at midday.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. 

(MH/JP)

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