12/11/2015

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Car In L'Derry

A man has died after being hit by a car in L'Derry.

The pedestrian, in his 20s, was walking on the Tirkeeran Road in Garvagh when he was knocked down by a Volkswagen van at around 7.40am on Thursday.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

No other information has been released.

(CD/LM)

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