Pedestrian, 70s, dies after being struck by car in Co Roscommon

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

A pedestrian has died after she was struck by a car in Co Roscommon on Sunday evening. 

The incident happened on the N60 at St Patrick's Street, Castlerea, at around 7.20pm. 

The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Her body has since been taken to the mortuary at Roscommon University Hospital, where an autopsy will be arranged. 

The Coroner has been notified. 

A Garda spokesperson said no other injuries were reported. 

The road is currently closed for gardaí to carry out a technical examination. Local diversions are in place. 

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

Any road users who were travelling in the area of St Patrick’s Street, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make it available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.