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A garda investigation is underway after a man’s body was found on a road in Co Meath.
The shocking discovery was made around 2.50 a.m. M., when the gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene on the N51 in Harmanstown, Slane.
The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was riding a scooter.
Since then, the road has been closed for a full technical examination, which will ultimately determine the course of the investigation.
Some initial reports suggest that the incident was a hit and run.
Gardai says they are treating it as a “possible traffic collision” and are asking for witnesses to appear.
A spokesman said: “Gardaí is investigating following the discovery of a body in unexplained circumstances on the N51 in Harmanstown, Slane, County Meath, in the early morning of Saturday 26 September 2020.”
“Gardaí attended the scene at approximately 2:50 am after reports of an unconscious man lying on the road. The man (age not confirmed at this time), who was riding an electric scooter from Slane, was treated by services of ambulance but was later pronounced dead.
“The road is currently closed pending a technical examination by forensic collision investigators. Local detours have been established.
“Right now, An Garda Síochána is treating this incident as a possible traffic collision.
“Gardaí in Navan is asking for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
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“Gardaí is also attractive to any road user who may have camera footage (including dash cam) traveling on the N51 in Harmanstown between approximately 1:30 am and 3:00 am for these images to be available for Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Navan Garda station incident room on 046 9079930, the confidential Garda line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”
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