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Fatal hit and run in Letterkenny 15.06.20

GARDAÍ are investigating a fatal hit and run incident involving a male pedestrian that occurred in Letterkenny during the early hours of today, Monday 15th June 2020.
At approximately 4am, the body of a man was discovered by a road user along the roadway at Windyhall in Letterkenny.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and the man was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Following an examination of the area, it was identified that the male was struck by a vehicle which failed to remain at the scene. Forensic collision investigators are currently at the scene which has been preserved for a full technical examination. The road is currently closed with local diversions in place.
Gardaí at Letterkenny are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward. They are appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the Windyhall area from 1am to 4am to make this footage available to them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 91 67100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Update: Gardaí have arrested and charged a man, aged in his 20s, in relation to this investigation. He is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court on Thursday, 17th June, at 10:30am.

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