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A Man In His 60's Has Died Following A Collision In Donegal This Morning

A second man continues to be treated for serious injuries.

Gardaí continue to investigate a road traffic collision involving a car and two pedestrians, that occurred at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, this morning.

One of the pedestrians, a man aged in his 60’s who was seriously injured in the collision, passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier today.

The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

The second pedestrian, a man also aged in his 60’s, has been airlifted to Galway University Hospital where he continues to receive medical treatment for serious injuries.

The driver of the car, who is in his late teens, was arrested at the scene and remains in Garda custody.

The St Patrick's Day parade, which was due to have begun at 3pm, has been cancelled.

Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

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