29/07/2016

Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Collision In Co Galway

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision at Coolagh, Gurtymadden in Co Galway.

The incident occurred on the Loughrea to Killimor Road (N65) about three miles outside Killimor at around 2.45am on Thursday, 28 July.

A 26-year-old man was seriously injured when the car he was travelling in collided with a concrete barrier.

He was taken to University College Hospital Galway, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The road was closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, in particular anyone who was on that stretch of road between 2.30am and 2.45am, to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(MH/LM)

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