Tributes have been paid to a well-known Roscommon man who died following a road traffic collision yesterday evening. Tommy Bruen, who was in his 80s, died after he was hit by a car while out walking on the R337 near Castlerea just after six o'clock. Mr Bruen was a popular local businessman in the town and was also a member of a number of local groups and clubs.
Gardaí confirmed the road remains closed to allow for a technical examination. They are appealing to anyone who was in the area, and may have dashcam footage, to contact them. Speaking to Shannonside News, Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice paid tribute to Mr Bruen this morning:
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