By Dionne Meehan
A TEENAGER has been killed in a single vehicle collision near Buncrana.
The collision occurred on the R244 (Mountain Road) at Ballinlough shortly after 5am this morning.
A garda spokesperson said: “The driver and sole occupant of the car, an adult male in his teens, was fatally injured in the collision.
“The local coroner has been notified and arrangements will now be made for a post-mortem examination.”
The road remains closed pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators later this morning.
Local diversions are in place.
Meanwhile, gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 4.30am and 5.30am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí,” a garda spokesperson continued.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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