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Case No. 14786Hit-and-run collision · Co. Donegal · 23 Jan 2025

Gardaí seek witnesses after Stranorlar hit-and-run

At about 8.15am on Thursday 23 January 2025, a dark-coloured car, possibly a Ford Focus, struck the side of a white Ford Transit van as the van exited a side road onto the N13 in Stranorlar, Co Donegal, and the car driver did not stop. The van driver was not hurt, and the driver of the car has not been identified. The incident was first reported on 28 January 2025, when Gardaí appealed for witnesses and dash cam footage and said they were viewing CCTV from the area. No arrest or charge has been reported, and the latest development is that appeal.

  1. Reported28 Jan
  2. Arrested
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  4. In court
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  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are looking for the driver of a dark-coloured car after a hit-and-run in Stranorlar, Co Donegal.
  • The car driver did not stop or return to the scene.
When
The collision happened on Thursday 23 January 2025 at about 8.15am.
Where
The van was travelling on the N13 (Letterkenny Road) in Stranorlar towards Letterkenny.
Cause
A dark-coloured car, possibly a Ford Focus, struck the side of the van as it exited a side road onto the N13, across from the old Nena Models Factory.
Other details
  • The van driver, who was driving a white Ford Transit, was not hurt.
  • Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100.
Investigation
  • CCTV from the area is being viewed to try to identify the car driver.
  • Gardaí have appealed to other road users on the busy stretch of road for dash cam footage or witness information.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are looking for the driver of a dark-coloured car following a hit-and-run in Stranorlar. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe car driver did not stop or return to the scene. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe van was travelling on the N13 in Stranorlar towards Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened on Thursday 23 January 2025 at about 8.15am. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeA dark-coloured car, possibly a Ford Focus, struck the side of the van as it exited a side road onto the N13. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationCCTV from the area is being viewed to try to identify the car driver. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appeal to other road users on the busy stretch of road to come forward if they had dash cam footage or witnessed the collision. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe van driver was not hurt. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherAnyone with information can contact Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jan2025
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Gardaí seek witnesses after Stranorlar hit-and-run

    First report of this incident; no existing case covers the Stranorlar hit-and-run. Gardaí appeal for dash cam footage and witnesses and are viewing CCTV.

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