An investigation is underway following the death of a young woman who was struck by an official Garda patrol car in Donegal overnight.
Gardaí confirmed this morning that a 21-year-old woman was killed when she was hit by a Garda car shortly after 3am on Sunday morning.
The tragedy took place in the Ludden area of Buncrana, Co Donegal and the road remains closed this morning to allow for a technical examination.
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The body of the female pedestrian remains at the scene this morning and the incident has been reported to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.
An appeal has been issued for anyone with information to come forward.
A statement from An Garda Síochána reads: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Ludden, Buncrana, Co. Donegal in the early hours of this morning Sunday 21st May, 2023 at approximately 3.15a.m.
"A female pedestrian, aged 21 years was struck by a Garda patrol car. Her body remains at scene. No other persons were injured during the collision.
"The scene remains closed for a technical examination. The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Buncrana Garda station on 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
"As per protocol, this road traffic collision has been referred under Section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005 to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.
"No further information is available at this time."
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