Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
A man has died after a hit and run incident in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal at around 4am this morning.
The body of a man was discovered by a road user along the roadway at Windyhall.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and the man was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
After an examination of the area, gardai discovered the male was struck by a vehicle which failed to remain at the scene.
Forensic collision investigators are currently at the scene, which has been preserved for a full technical examination.
The road is currently closed with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information and for any motorists who were in the area between 1am and 4am and who may have dashcam footage to to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
