Man knocked down and killed in Derry

A man in his 70s was knocked down and killed in Derry last night.

The accident occurred on the Culmore Road close to the entrance to Troy Park at around 7.00pm.

The man was rushed to Altnagelvin Hospital but passed away a short time later.

Culmore Road was closed between Greenhaw Road and Buncrana Road as police carried out a detailed examination of the scene (pictured).

Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed the accident to contact them on the 101 non emergency telephone number.