05/08/2016

Man Dies In Donegal Road Crash

A man has died in a road crash in Donegal.

The collision, between a car and a lorry, occurred at Tullytrap on the main Letterkenny to Lifford Road, on Thursday, 04 August.

The driver of the car was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital, however he later died from his injuries.

A passenger in the vehicle is currently being treated in hospital.

The lorry driver was not injured.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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