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08/02/2010
Pedestrians Die In Separate Road Accidents
Ireland's roads have claimed the lives of two pedestrians over the weekend as a result of two separate incidents.
In the latest incident, a male pedestrian aged in his 50s was fatally injured when struck by a passing motor car.
The collision is believed to be connected to an earlier minor collision which occurred some minutes earlier at the same location.
Gardai at Rathkeale are investigating the fatal collision which occurred on the N21 at Coolanoran, Ardagh, Co Limerick at approximately 7.30pm on last night.
Traffic diversions are currently in place and Forensic Collision Investigators are at the scene.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact Askeaton Garda station on 061-601630, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666
In an earlier incident on Friday, a pedestrian was struck by a motor car on the north bound carriageway of the M1 in the towns land of Commons near Castlebellingham, Co Louth. The pedestrian, a man aged 37 years, died at the scene.
Officers have named the as Adrian Durr from Banbridge, County Down. His family have been informed.
Gardai at Ardee have also launched an investigation, which occurred on Friday at approximately 8.50pm.
The scene has been examined by Forensic Collision Investigators and the motorway has since re-opened to traffic.
Witnesses to the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station ph 041 6853222, or the Gadra Confidential line ph1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
In the latest incident, a male pedestrian aged in his 50s was fatally injured when struck by a passing motor car.
The collision is believed to be connected to an earlier minor collision which occurred some minutes earlier at the same location.
Gardai at Rathkeale are investigating the fatal collision which occurred on the N21 at Coolanoran, Ardagh, Co Limerick at approximately 7.30pm on last night.
Traffic diversions are currently in place and Forensic Collision Investigators are at the scene.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact Askeaton Garda station on 061-601630, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666
In an earlier incident on Friday, a pedestrian was struck by a motor car on the north bound carriageway of the M1 in the towns land of Commons near Castlebellingham, Co Louth. The pedestrian, a man aged 37 years, died at the scene.
Officers have named the as Adrian Durr from Banbridge, County Down. His family have been informed.
Gardai at Ardee have also launched an investigation, which occurred on Friday at approximately 8.50pm.
The scene has been examined by Forensic Collision Investigators and the motorway has since re-opened to traffic.
Witnesses to the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station ph 041 6853222, or the Gadra Confidential line ph1800 666 111.
(DW/BMcC)
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