A man in his 50s has died following a two-vehicle collision at Dooballagh, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, last night.
The 55-year-old driver of a Toyota Hilux was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital with serious injuries after the collision with a black Mazda at around 7.45pm yesterday.
However, he died in hospital today.
A 33-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Mazda, suffered serious injuries in the crash and is being treated at Letterkenny General Hospital.
The driver of the Mazda, a 22-year-old man, ran from the scene and was subsequently arrested.
He is currently being detained at Letterkenny Garda Station and is due to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court at 4.30pm tomorrow charged in relation to the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or any drivers/taxi drivers who may have witnessed the accident or either of the cars prior to the collision.
In addition, those with 'dash cam' footage who were in the area of Dooballagh, Letterkenny and the surrounding areas between 7-8pm yesterday are asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074-9167100, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
