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24/04/2014
Garda Appeal After Man Killed In Hit-And-Run
Gardaí in Galway have reported that a man in his 60s has been killed in a hit-and-run incident in Loughrea on Wednesday night.
According to garda the man was cycling when his bicycle was hit by a car at about 20:30 close to pedestrian lights on the Gort Road.
It is believed that the man was hit by a blue BMW, with a partial registration of 01 g. It is understood that the vehicle drove off in the direction of Gort.
The man died at University College Hospital Galway at about 2am on Thursday.
Gardaí say the car would have visible damage to the front and it is also believed that a rear right light was not working.
The road has been closed for a forensic examination and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Loughrea Garda Station at 091-842870.
(MH)
According to garda the man was cycling when his bicycle was hit by a car at about 20:30 close to pedestrian lights on the Gort Road.
It is believed that the man was hit by a blue BMW, with a partial registration of 01 g. It is understood that the vehicle drove off in the direction of Gort.
The man died at University College Hospital Galway at about 2am on Thursday.
Gardaí say the car would have visible damage to the front and it is also believed that a rear right light was not working.
The road has been closed for a forensic examination and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact Loughrea Garda Station at 091-842870.
(MH)
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