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Case No. 15215Fatal traffic collision · Co. Mayo · 12 Dec 2024

Pedestrian killed in Ballinrobe traffic collision

A pedestrian in his 60s was killed in a traffic collision involving a car on Main Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, at about 6:30pm on Thursday 12 December 2024. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released without charge. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for dash-cam footage from road users in the area between 6pm and 7pm.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested13 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A pedestrian in his 60s was killed in a traffic collision involving a car in Co. Mayo.
  • The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Where
The collision happened on Main Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
When
The collision happened at about 6:30pm on Thursday 12 December 2024.
Investigation
  • The scene was preserved for technical examination and the road was closed with local diversions in place.
  • The pedestrian's body was removed to Mayo General Hospital for post-mortem examination.
  • A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for dash-cam footage from road users in the area between 6pm and 7pm.
Charges
The man in his 30s who was arrested has since been released without charge.
Other details
Anyone with information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station on 094 937 2080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA pedestrian in his 60s was killed in a traffic collision involving a car in Co. Mayo on Thursday evening. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe collision happened on Main Street, Ballinrobe. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe collision happened at about 6:30pm on Thursday. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationThe scene was preserved for technical examination and the road was closed. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationA man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released without charge. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for dash-cam footage from road users in the area between 6pm and 7pm. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Dec2024
    Arrestedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Pedestrian killed in Co. Mayo traffic collision - Galway Daily

    First report of the collision. Adds the arrest of a man in his 30s, who was released without charge, and appeals for witnesses and dash-cam footage.

    victim, 60s, malesuspect, 30s, male