A man was arrested on Monday in relation to a fatal hit-and-run in Co Donegal.
The victim, named locally as Jason Haughey, 30, was found in a serious condition on the roadside on the outskirts of Letterkenny at Windyhall around 4am on Monday.
Mr Haughey was rushed to nearby Letterkenny University Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
After technical examinations, Gardaí discovered he had been hit by a vehicle, which failed to stop.
A man in his 20s was later arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station.
A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí have arrested a man, aged in his 20s, in relation to this investigation. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Letterkenny Garda Station.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
Gardai are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward.
The road on which the victim was found is busy at times and is known locally as having many twists and turns.
Although Mr Haughey was found at 4am by a road-user, the accident could have happened much earlier.
Gardai are appealing for anybody who drove along the road between 1am and 4am and who may have dashcam footage to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 9167100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Officers are also calling door-to-door as part of their overall investigation while local CCTV footage is also being harvested.
Mr Haughey’s remains were yesterday being held at Letterkenny University Hospital where a post mortem took place.
He was well-known in Letterkenny, was not married and was currently unemployed.
