A female pedestrian, who was 86 years, suffered serious injuries when she was struck by a car.
“She was brought to Sligo General Hospital where she was later pronounced dead. A post mortem is to be arranged,” said a Garda spokesman.
No other injuries were reported.
The road – the main route between Donegal and Sligo – is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investiagtors. Diversions are in place.