Gardai have closed off a road in Mayo following a horror crash that saw a pedestrian in his 40s killed.
Officers are currently at the scene of the fatal crash that happened in Knockroe, Bunniconlon at around 7:40am on Saturday afternoon.
Gardai closed the road this morning and confirmed that it remains closed.
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A statement from An Garda Siochana reads: “Gardaí in Ballina are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Knockroe, Bunniconlon, Co. Mayo this morning Saturday, 17th June, 2023.
“The collision occurred at approximately 7.40a.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 will conduct their examination of the scene later today.
“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
“Gardaí are appealing to persons travelling on the L6612, Bunniconlon to Enniscrone Road between the hours of 7.30a.m. and 8a.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.”
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15:03Jessica Mercer
Full gardai statement
Gardaí in Ballina are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Knockroe, Bunniconlon, Co. Mayo this morning Saturday, 17th June, 2023.
The collision occurred at approximately 7.40a.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 will conduct their examination of the scene later today.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Gardaí are appealing to persons travelling on the L6612, Bunniconlon to Enniscrone Road between the hours of 7.30a.m. and 8a.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.