13/05/2019

Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Roscommon Hit-And-Run

A man in his 80s has died after he was struck by a car while walking in County Roscommon.

The incident occurred on Saturday evening, 11 May in Keadue and the driver failed to remain at the scene.

The 81-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after the incident.

A man in his 20s later presented himself at Carrick-on-Shannon Garda station in relation to the collision. A full forensic and technical examination of the scene was carried out.

Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to contact Boyle Garda Station on 071-9664620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.



(JG/CM)

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