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Man dies weeks after being struck by car in Monaghan

The man died was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where he died three weeks after the crash
The man died was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where he died three weeks after the crash

A 47-year-old man has died from the injuries he sustained in a road traffic collision in Monaghan earlier this month.

The man was struck by a car on Broad Road in Monaghan town shortly before 1am on Saturday, 6 September.

The pedestrian was taken from the scene by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where he was treated for serious injuries.

Gardaí confirmed that he died in hospital today.

They have also said that the local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

Gardaí continue to investigate the collision and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They particularly want to speak to any road users who were in the area at the time and may have camera footage, including dash-cam.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77 200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.