A man in his 60s - who was struck by a car while crossing the road in Galway last night - has died in hospital.
The incident happened in Ardrahan village at around 7.30 yesterday evening.
The car fled the scene - and the injured man was taken to hospital, where he passed away this afternoon.
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Gardaí in Gort are appealing for witnesses.
They wish to speak to the occupants of what"s described as a white van - possibly a Volkswagen Caddy or similar - and a black coloured car that were seen in the area at the time.
