An elderly man has died following a hit and run last night.
The incident occurred at approximately 11pm around the village of Keadue, Co. Roscommon.
A man in his 80’s was killed when he was fatally injured by a car that failed to remain at the location, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Later, the driver of the car presented himself at Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station, he is 20.
Gardaí are carrying out a full forensic and technical examination of the scene this morning.
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Boyle Garda Station on 071-9664620.
