Very sad news.
Gardaí in Boyle, Roscommon are investigating a fatal hit and run traffic collision on Saturday night
The incident occurred around 11pm in Keadue.
A pedestrian, a man in his 80s, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car which failed to remain at the scene.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 20-year-old male driver of the car later presented himself at Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station.
A full forensic and technical examination of the scene is being carried out this morning and diversions are in place.
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Boyle Garda Station on 071-9664620, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
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