A pedestrian in his 80s has been killed following a collision near Clonmany this evening.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the incident.
The collision, involving a van and a male pedestrian occurred at approximately 18.20pm at Annagh on the R238.
The pedestrian, aged in his 80s, was fatally injured.
The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will now be made for a post-mortem examination.
The road has been closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. It will remain closed overnight. Local diversions are currently in place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
This is the seventh person to die on Donegal’s roads in less than a month since August 19th.
To date this year a total of 15 people have now died on Donegal’s roads, compared to ten for all of last year.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 932 0540 , the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
