Pedestrian killed in crash involving lorry in Donegal

A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene in Magheranan
Pedestrian killed in crash involving lorry in Donegal

Muireann Duffy

A man has been killed following a crash in Letterkenny, Co Donegal on Friday morning.

The pedestrian, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene on the R245 at Magheranan following the incident involving a lorry shortly before 6am.

The man's body has been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

The driver of the lorry was not injured in the crash.

The road remains closed to traffic while a technical examination of the scene is carried out, with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, including road users with camera (dash-cam) footage to come forward.

Those with information are asked to contact Letterkenny Garda station on 074-916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.

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