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08/12/2014
Pedestrian Killed In Co Mayo
A man has died following a collision with a car in Claremorris, Co Mayo.
The victim, understood to be in his 70s, was knocked down by a car on the N17 at around 7.30am this morning (8 December).
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the incident.
The road has been closed to traffic to allow a forensic investigation to take place. Anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to contact Gardaí.
(JP/CD)
The victim, understood to be in his 70s, was knocked down by a car on the N17 at around 7.30am this morning (8 December).
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the incident.
The road has been closed to traffic to allow a forensic investigation to take place. Anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to contact Gardaí.
(JP/CD)
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