Man in his 80s dies in Co Roscommon road crash

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man in his 80s has been killed in a road crash in Co Roscommon.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident which occurred shortly after 6pm on Monday involving a car and a pedestrian on the R377 on the outskirts of Castlerea.

The pedestrian died at the scene.

The motorist did not require medical treatment.

The road remains closed.