Appeal issued after pedestrian dies in collision in Co Mayo

Appeal issued after pedestrian dies in collision in Co Mayo

An appeal for witnesses has been issued after a man died in a road collision in Co Mayo.

A man was arrested and released without charge in relation to the incident.

The incident involved a car and a pedestrian and took place on the main street of Ballinrobe after 6.30pm on Thursday.

The pedestrian, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body was removed to Mayo General Hospital for a an autopsy.

The scene has been preserved pending a technical examination and local diversions are in place.

A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released without charge.

GardaĆ­ are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward and have asked that any footage is made available to them.

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