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Man in his 80s dies in Co Roscommon road crash

Gardaí have appealed for information about the incident on the outskirts of Castlerea
Man in his 80s dies in Co Roscommon road crash

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man in his 80s has been killed in a road crash in Co Roscommon.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident which occurred shortly after 6pm on Monday involving a car and a pedestrian on the R377 on the outskirts of Castlerea.

The pedestrian died at the scene.

The motorist did not require medical treatment.

The road remains closed.

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