Tragic incident claims life of man in Sligo

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred near Luke’s Bridge, Gortnaleck, Grange, Co. Sligo on Saturday afternoon.

The collision occurred at approximately 3:55pm and involved a van and a pedestrian, the owner of the vehicle.

A male (aged in his 40s) was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to the local mortuary where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The coroner has been notified.

The road was closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators which has since been completed. The road has reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward.

Road users who were travelling in the vicinity of Luke’s Bridge, Gortnaleck, Grange, between 3:30pm and 4pm on Saturday, August 29 and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071-91-57000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.