Witness appeal after pedestrian dies in Mayo traffic accident

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at Dooagh in Keel, Achill, this morning.

The collision occurred at approximately 3.15 a.m. and involved a car and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man aged in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to Mayo University Hospital.

There were no other injuries reported.

The scene is currently preserved for forensic collision investigators.

Gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling in the area and who may have camera (including dash cam) footage is asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on (098) 50230, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.