Gardai have confirmed that a woman killed in a road traffic collision overnight in Buncrana was struck by a Garda car.
Gardaí say they are investigating a fatal road traffic collision at Ludden, Buncrana which happened around 3.15a.m.
A female pedestrian, aged 21 years was struck by a Garda patrol car. Her body remains at scene. No other persons were injured during the collision.
The scene remains closed for a technical examination. The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Buncrana Garda station on 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
As per protocol, this road traffic collision has been referred under Section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005 to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.