GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal hit and run in Lifford.
A 34-year-old woman lost her life in the incident which occurred in the early hours of this morning.
A Garda spokesperson said, “At approximately 2.45am gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of a traffic collision on the N15 at Townparks, Lifford.
“A female pedestrian (34) was taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Letterkenny where she was later pronounced dead.”
Traffic diversions are in place and the scene has been preserved for examination by scenes of crime officers and Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The local coroner has been notified and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination.
“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and are particularly appealing to the driver of the van to come forward. Investigating gardaí are also appealing to those with video footage (including dash cam) from the scene and along this route to make it available to them” said the spokesperson.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station 074 9167116 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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Posted: 8:53 am July 11, 2021