RIP: Man dies in Galway hospital after car crash
The scene of the crash is currently sealed off with forensic examinations taking place
One man has died in University Hospital Galway after a car crash on Wednesday night.
The man in his 50s was killed following a collision involving a vehicle and a bike in Ballinrobe on the N84 road at Carrowkeel in Mayo around 9pm.
The man was transported to the hospital following the crash but was later pronounced dead.
The scene is currently sealed off with local diversions operating as forensic examinations take place.
A garda spokesman told Galway Live: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a Fatal Road Traffic Incident outside Ballinrobe on the N84 at Carrowkeel, Co Mayo on Wednesday the 8th of July.
“Shortly after 9pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a bicycle.
“One of the individuals, a male in his mid 50s, sustained serious injuries, and was transported to University College Hospital, Galway where he was later pronounced deceased.
“The scene remains preserved for forensic examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road is currently closed with local diversions in place.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the N84 at Carrowkeel, Co Mayo around the time of the collision are also asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station on 094 9372080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.Investigations are ongoing.”