An investigation is under way into the death of a man in his 30s, who was hit by a Garda Patrol car in Co. Louth.
It happened outside Bellurgan, shortly after 1 o'clock this morning.
The Garda Ombudsman is investigating.
Jennifer Ryan reports:
At around 20 past 1 this morning a pedestrian in his 30s was knocked down by a Garda patrol car on the main Carlingford to Dundalk road, just outside Bellurgan.
A spokesperson for the Garda Ombudsman Commission has said the man was declared dead at the scene.
The incident has now been referred to the GSOC, which has sent a team of investigators to the scene to carry out a forensic collision investigation.
The the stretch of road remains closed this morning and diversions are in place.
GSOC is appealing for anyone who may have information on the incident to contact them 1890 600 800.
