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11th Oct 2018

Man in 70s dies after being hit by a car in Roscommon

Carl Kinsella

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A man in his 70s has died in Roscommon after being struck by a vehicle.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on Bridge Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon shortly before 8pm, on October 11 2018.

The collision one the N5 involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The female driver of the car was not injured. Neither the deceased nor the driver have been publicly named.

The N5 is closed at Bridge Street and diversions are in place.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094 9621630.

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