Pedestrian killed after collision with car on Castlerea's N60
A woman walking on St Patrick’s Street in Castlerea was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene.
Around 7.20 pm on Sunday, a vehicle hit a pedestrian on the N60 at St Patrick’s Street in Castlerea, County Roscommon. The woman involved was declared dead at the scene and her body was transferred to the mortuary at Roscommon University Hospital. Gardaí and emergency services attended the location, and no additional injuries were noted.
Authorities have preserved the site for technical examination, resulting in a temporary road closure and traffic diversions. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will be arranged. Police are appealing for witnesses, especially those with dash-cam recordings, to contact the Castlerea Garda Station.
Why it matters
The fatal crash highlights road safety concerns and prompts a police investigation in Castlerea.
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