Gardai in Gort are investigating a 2 vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N18 approximately 2 kms on the Galway side of Ardrahan shortly after 12.30am.
A 66 year old male pedestrian was fatally injured when he was struck by a car. The car also struck a parked garda car injuring the two Gardai who were outside the car at the time.
The male pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and his body taken to University Hospital Galway. The two Gardai were taken to University Hospital Galway with injuries described as non life threatening. They remain in Hospital.
The male in his 40’s, who was the driver of the 1st car, was arrested at the scene and taken to Gort Garda Station and has since been released.
This stretch of the N18 is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Gort Garda Station on 091-636400, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
