Forensic investigation after man knocked down in Gort

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardai conducted a forensic investigation in Gort this morning after a pedestrian was knocked down in the town last evening. The man was rushed to UHG, where he remains in a serious condition. The incident happened at around 7pm yesterday at the Square, where the man in his 50s was knocked down by a passing vehicle. The man – who's understood to be from the area – suffered severe injuries and was rushed to University Hospital Galway. Gardai waited until first light this morning to conduct a forensic investigation of the scene.