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Marita Moloney

Woman, 50s, dies after being hit by car that 'lost control' in Donegal crash as gardai launch investigation

A woman has died in hospital days after she was struck by a car involved in a crash in Co Donegal.

Two vehicles were part of a road collision on Guesthouse End Road in Raphoe at around 2.30pm last Wednesday.

As a result of the incident, one of the cars "lost control" and subsequently struck a woman in her 50s who was out walking at the time.

Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene and the woman was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital with serious injuries.

She was later transferred to Tallaght University Hospital where she sadly passed away on Monday morning.

The incident happened on Guesthouse End Road in Raphoe, Co Donegal (Google Maps)

Gardai are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing to the public for information in relation to a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Raphoe, Co Donegal on Wednesday, 2nd March 2022.

"At approximately 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoon, two vehicles collided on Guesthouse End Road in Raphoe. As a result of this collision, one vehicle lost control and collided with a pedestrian.

"The female pedestrian, aged in her 50s, was seriously injured and was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital. She was later transferred to Tallaght University Hospital where she passed away this morning, Monday 7th March 2022.

"Gardai are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any person who was on Guesthouse End Road on the afternoon of Wednesday 2nd March at around 2.30pm is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

"Similarly, any road users who were travelling in the area and who may have camera (including dash cam) footage, is asked to make this available to Gardaí.

"Anyone with any information in relation to this incident should contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."

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