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Update at 2.15pm
A REFERRAL HAS been sent to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission in relation to a woman who died last night after being struck by a car in Co Donegal.
The 59-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene at Umricam, Buncrana at approximately 9.15pm last night.
The incident was referred by the Garda Síochána to GSOC under section 102 of the Garda Síochana Act 2005, which provides for independent investigation of any matter that appears to indicate that the conduct of a member of the Garda Siochana may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person.
In a statement to TheJournal.ie, GSOC said that it understood the woman had contact with gardaí sometime in the hours before her death.
“GSOC has deployed a team of investigators to the scene and an examination of the matter is underway,” it said.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place later today. The road remains closed and diversions are still in place.
Investigations are ongoing and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 9320540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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RIP
RIP
Seems to be a lot of road deaths in Donegal. And a lot of hit-and-runs, although I’m not saying that this was one.
May she rest in peace… & the DRIVER brought to justice…
@Michael Kelly: agree…RIP….also it seems to have been a accident so best let the Garda investigate….my thoughts are with all involved
@Michael Kelly: Silly comment Michael, there is no evidence at this point that the driver did anything wrong.
@Michael Kelly: Ridiculous statement. Let the matter be investigated before jumping to conclusions. RIP to the woman.
@Michael Kelly: People are saying its a silly comment yet two days ago walking the mile and a half to work in Letterkenny I counted 18 drivers with a mobile phone in their hand whilst in a moving vehicle. I think its a justified perception. We have a problem in this county and part of that is enforcement.
However, its mayn’t have any reflection on this particular case. My condolences to the family of this poor lady.
Poor lady RIP. Unfortunately Innishowe features once again.
Shocking…
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