A MAN has died after he was struck by a car on a rural road this evening.
The elderly pedestrian, 80, was involved in a collision on the R377 on the outskirts of Castlerea, Co Roscommon at around 6pm.
Emergency services rushed to the scene but the man was pronounced dead.
The motorist did not require immediate medical treatment.
Gardai have since shut off the road as the scene is preserved for a forensic team to carry out an examination.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses.
Gardai said in a statement: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in County Roscommon on Monday, 27th January 2025.
“Shortly after 6:00 p.m., Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the R377 on the outskirts of Castlerea.
“The pedestrian, a male in his 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The scene is preserved for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and the local Coroner has been notified. The motorist did not require immediate medical treatment.
“The road remains closed with local diversions in place.
REQUEST FOR CAMERA FOOTAGE
“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this collision to come forward.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on (094) 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
