RIP: Gardai seek witnesses after driver dies in Galway road crash
Gardai say the single-car collision happened close to Ballinasloe shortly before 10am on Wednesday
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road collision, which occurred at Tyrur, Newbridge, Ballinasloe, County Galway this Wednesday morning.
In an appeal, they say the fatal collision, which involved a car, occurred at around 9:45am.
“The driver, a male aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to mortuary at Portiuncula Hospital,” said a garda spokesperson.
Investigating gardai say no other injuries have been reported and that the road remains closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision investigators. Motorists are being advised that local diversions are in place.
The driver, a male aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to mortuary at Portiuncula Hospital.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the fatal incident to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and who were travelling in the area between 9:30am and 9:50am on Wednesday are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballinasloe garda station on 090 9631890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.