Male pedestrian fatally injured in Mayo road tragedy

A man in his forties has lost his life in a fatal road traffic collision that occurred earlier today at Knockroe, Bonniconlon, Ballina.

The collision occurred at approximately 7.40 a.m. and was between an articulated lorry and a male pedestrian.

A male pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was seriously injured and removed from the scene to Mayo University Hospital. He has since passed away.

The Coroner has been notified and a post mortem will be conducted in due course.

The male driver, age in his 60s, was uninjured.

The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.

Garda Forensic Collision investigators are conducting an examination of the scene

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Gardaí are appealing to persons travelling on the L6612, Bonniconlon to Enniscrone Road between the hours of 7.30 a.m. and 8 a.m. this morning and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.