James Gallagher named as pedestrian killed in Derry crash

James Gallagher was from Derry

A pedestrian who died after being hit by a car in Londonderry was 42-year-old James Gallagher, police have said.

Mr Gallagher, who was from the city, was hit by a Volkswagen Golf at about 01:40 GMT on Sunday in Strand Road.

He was taken from the scene of the crash to Altnagelvin Hospital before later being transferred to a hospital in Belfast.

Police said enquiries into the crash were ongoing and have appealed for witnesses to contact them.