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Case No. 29686Road traffic accident · Co. Donegal · 10 Oct 2021

Man seriously injured in Letterleague road traffic accident under investigation

A male pedestrian in his 50s was struck by a car while out walking in Letterleague, County Donegal, at approximately 7:30pm on Sunday 10 October 2021. He was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital to be treated for serious injuries. No one else was reported as suffering injuries in the collision. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, and the incident is under investigation. No suspect has been named or charged.

  1. Reported12 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A male pedestrian in his 50s was struck by a car while out walking.
Where
The collision occurred in Letterleague, County Donegal.
When
The incident took place at approximately 7:30pm on Sunday 10 October 2021.
Other details
  • The man was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
  • No one else was reported as suffering injuries.
Investigation
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male pedestrian in his 50s was struck by a car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man was out walking when he was struck. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man was treated for serious injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo one else was reported as suffering injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred in Letterleague, County Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe pedestrian was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place at approximately 7:30pm on Sunday 10 October 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and emergency services attended the scene. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Oct2021
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man seriously injured after being hit by car while out walking

    Initial report of the collision; Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene.

    victim, 50s, malesuspect