Very sad news.
A man has died following a hit-and-run incident in Donegal in the early hours of Monday morning.
The man was discovered by another road user at around 4am along the roadway at Windyhall in Letterkenny.
Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene and the man was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Following an examination of the area, Gardaí concluded the man was struck by a vehicle which failed to remain at the scene.
Forensic Collision Investigators are at the scene, which has been preserved for a full technical examination.
The road is currently closed with local diversions in place.
Gardaí at Letterkenny are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward. They’re also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), who were travelling in the Windyhall area from 1am to 4am, to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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