The Daily Star Ireland
In the early hours of March 17, 2025, a tragic incident occurred on Lower Main Street in Letterkenny, County Donegal, resulting in the death of a man in his 60s and serious injuries to another. Both pedestrians were struck by a car around 3 a.m. and were immediately transported to Letterkenny University Hospital. One of the men succumbed to his injuries later that day, while the other was airlifted to Galway University Hospital for further treatment.
Incident Details and Immediate Response
The driver involved, a male in his late teens, was arrested at the scene and remains in Garda custody. The collision also caused minor damage to a nearby house. Authorities closed the area for a forensic examination, leading to local traffic diversions.
As a mark of respect and due to the road closure, the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Letterkenny, scheduled for 3 p.m., was canceled. The Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, in consultation with local authorities, made this decision prioritizing public safety. They acknowledged the emergency services’ efforts and expressed condolences to the affected families.
Gardaí are conducting door-to-door inquiries and reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity. They are appealing to anyone who was in the area between Dry Arch Roundabout and Oldtown Road between 2:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., or who may have relevant camera footage, to come forward. Additionally, due to a prior interaction between Gardaí and the driver before the incident, the matter has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) for further investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Letterkenny Garda Station at (074) 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
