Man dies in collision near Ballinasloe

GARDAI in Ballinasloe are investigating a fatal road traffic collision in which a man in his 50s died last night (Saturday).

The male pedestrian was fatally injured when he was struck by a car. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to University Hospital Galway. The driver of the car was uninsured.

The incident occurred at Kilclooney, Ballinasloe and the stretch of road known locally as ‘the bog road to Ahascragh’ is closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

The collision happened aroud 7pm last night (Saturday) and Gardai are asking for witnesses to contact the on on 090 9631890 or any Garda station.