A MAN IN HIS 60s was struck by a van and died in the early hours of this morning in Mayo.

The pedestrian was fatally injured while on the Ballycastle Road in Killala at about 3.30am.

He was pronounced dead and his body remains at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle involved was not injured in the incident.

The stretch of road has been closed for forensic exams and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at the local station on 096 32111.

The deceased is the 80th person to die on Irish roads so far this year. The number matches that of this time in 2013.

Read: Horse attached to sulky dies after smashing into oncoming vehicle

More: The highest speed detected by gardaí today was 30km per hour over the limit

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Mayo pedestrian dies after being struck by a van

Read: Horse attached to sulky dies after smashing into oncoming vehicle

More: The highest speed detected by gardaí today was 30km per hour over the limit

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.