Diversions in place while gardaí carry out technical examination at crash scene near Riverstown
A man has died in Co Sligo after being struck by a van while travelling on an electric scooter. Photograph: iStockA man has died in Co Sligo after being struck by a van while travelling on an electric scooter.
The deceased, aged in his 50s, was fatally injured in the incident at Rusheen, Riverstown at about 8.10pm on Wednesday.The van driver, a man in his 30s, sustained minor injuries and was brought to Sligo University Hospital for treatment. ‘I lost my job, said goodbye to a 16-year relationship and found my golden ticket to a new life abroad’‘Our neighbours on both sides have drums. I feel under siege’
“The L1303 road is currently closed in Rusheen pending a technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Traffic diversions are in place,” the spokesman added. Anyone with information in relation to this incident, camera footage or who was in the area at the time is asked to contact Ballymote Garda station on 918 9500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.