Issue Date: 21st February 2024
Gardaí at Ballina are continuing their investigation into a collision involving a car and two pedestrians on Lord Edward Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo, which occurred on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024.
A male pedestrian aged 33 years, who sustained serious injuries in the incident, was pronounced deceased in Mayo University Hospital this evening, February 21st, 2024.
The local Coroner has been informed, and arrangements are being made for a post-mortem examination. Additionally, a female child who was also injured has been discharged from hospital.
Following the completion of examinations by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, the road, previously closed, has been reopened to traffic.
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the collision to come forward. Those with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are urged to provide it to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station 096 20560 or any Garda Station.
