A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in County Donegal. 

Just after 1.30am on Sunday, Gardaí were called to Ballynally, near Moville, where a man in his 20s was pronounced dead. 

The driver of a car was sent to hospital for medical assessment. 

Moville crash

The road remains shut for an investigation by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions have been put in place.

Gardaí have urged any witnesses to please get in contact with them at Buncrana Garda Station.

"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Moville, County Donegal, on Sunday, 9th June 2024," they said in a statement.

"Shortly after 1:30 am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Ballynally, near Moville. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the car was taken to hospital for assessment.

"The scene is preserved to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to examine the area, and local traffic diversions are in place.

"The local Coroner has been notified, and the deceased has been removed to the mortuary at Letterkenny Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will take place.

"Gardaí are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

"Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the Moville area around the time of the collision are requested to provide it to Gardaí.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station at 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."

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