12/10/2026
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Fatal Collision On N60 In Castlerea
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the N60 at St Patrick’s Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
The incident occurred at approximately 7.20pm when a pedestrian was struck by a car.
The female pedestrian, who was in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her body has been taken to the mortuary at Roscommon University Hospital. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
No other injuries were reported.
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. The road remains closed and local traffic diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who were in the area of St Patrick’s Street, Castlerea, between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Sunday, 11 October 2026, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to provide it to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on (094) 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
The incident occurred at approximately 7.20pm when a pedestrian was struck by a car.
The female pedestrian, who was in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her body has been taken to the mortuary at Roscommon University Hospital. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
No other injuries were reported.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who were in the area of St Patrick’s Street, Castlerea, between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Sunday, 11 October 2026, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to provide it to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on (094) 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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