A BOY is still receiving vital hospital treatment after he was struck by a car in Co Donegal yesterday.
The boy, aged 5, was a pedestrian who was walking at Largy, outside Kilcar when the accident happened just before 5pm.
The area is popular with visitors and locals alike who visit an area known as the Secret Waterfall.
The boy was rushed to Sligo General Hospital where he remains.
Nobody else was hurt during the incident.
Gardai immediately cordoned off the scene with two cars remaining behind the Garda cordon.
A full forensic examination of the scene on the R263 road between Kilcar and Killybegs took place earlier today.
The road has just reopened to all traffic.
Yesterday, the spokesperson for Gardai said: “Gardaí attended the scene of a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the R263 at Largy, Killybegs, Co. Donegal this evening Friday 21st February, 2025.
“At approximately 5pm Gardaí were alerted to a collision that involved a pedestrian and car.
“A male pedestrian, aged 5 years was removed from the scene to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries.
“No other injuries were reported at the scene.
“The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
“The road will remain closed overnight as a technical examination is due to be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators tomorrow morning, 22nd February, 2025.
“Investigations ongoing.”
