Woman tragically killed in Milford road traffic collision named locally

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford

The woman who was tragically killed in a road traffic collision on Friday in Donegal has been named locally.

Susan Hamilton, 74, was a mother of four who lost her life in the incident involving a car and a van that occurred at approximately 7.30pm on Friday. 

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the R245 at Bunlin Bridge, Milford. Ms Hamilton was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

A male driver of the van, aged in his 50s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. There were no other injuries reported.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7.15pm and 7.45pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.  Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on (074) 9153060, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.  Investigations are ongoing.

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