Gardai to conduct technical examination at the scene of fatal Furbo collision



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Galway Bay fm press room – The road from Barna to Spiddal in Furbo remains closed this morning to facilitate a technical examination of the Garda following a fatal collision last night after which a pedestrian was killed.

Gardaí is investigating the alleged hit-and-run incident that occurred on the R336 at Furbo shortly after 7.30 last night.

The Gardai were called to the scene shortly after 7:30 p.m. and a pedestrian in her 50s was discovered with serious injuries.

It is believed that she was hit by a vehicle that was unable to remain at the scene.

The woman was then taken to Galway University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.

A post-mortem exam is scheduled to take place at a later date.

The road has since been closed pending a technical examination by forensic collision investigators this morning.

Gardaí in Salthill attracts road users who may have camera footage, including dash cam, traveling in the Furbo area between 7pm and 7:30 pm for these images to be available.

Anyone with information should contact the Salthill Garda station on 91 514720, the confidential Garda line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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