02/02/2016

Man Dies After Being Struck By Car In Co Galway

A 66-year-old pedestrian has died after he was hit by a car in Co Galway.

The accident happened shortly after 12.30am on Monday on the N18.

The vehicle also struck a parked Garda car and two officers who were outside the car were injured.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to The University Hospital Galway.

The two Garda officers are also being treated at the hospital, however their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A spokesperson confirmed there was no Garda misconduct and the Garda Siochana investigation is continuing.

(CD/LM)

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