Man (30s) arrested over fatal hit-and-run incident in Co Mayo

The incident happened at around 11.50pm on Wednesday in the Humbert Way area of Castlebar.

By Hayley Halpin Saturday 13 Mar 2021, 11:52 AM

Mar 13th 2021, 11:52 AM 20,726 Views 1 Comment

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A MAN HAS been arrested in relation to a fatal hit-and-run incident in Castlebar, Co Mayo on Wednesday.

The incident happened at around 11.50pm in the Humbert Way area of Castlebar.

The collision involved a vehicle and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, was treated at the scene before being brought to Mayo University Hospital where he later passed away from his injuries.

A man, aged in his late 30s, has now been arrested in relation to the collision.

He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Castlebar Garda Station.

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Man (30s) arrested over fatal hit-and-run incident in Co Mayo