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Man (80s) dies after being struck by a car in Castlerea

Jan 27, 2025 20:01
By Eoghan Murphy
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Man (80s) dies after being struck by a car in Castlerea

The road is closed and emergency services are at the scene.  

A man in his 80s has died in a crash in Castlerea. 

The pedestrian was struck by a car on the R377 on the outskirts of the town shortly after 6pm.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, while the motorist didn't need medical help. 

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The scene has been preserved for a forensic examination and the local coroner has been notified.

The road remains closed, with local diversions in place, and gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A Garda spokesman said: "Any road-users who may have camera footage (including dashcam) from the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardai."

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