Man (50s) dies following road accident near Ballyhaunis
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision last night, Monday, near Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.
The accident occurred on the R323, Knock Road, at Bracklaghboy, Ballyhaunis at approximately 10.10 p.m..
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision involving a single vehicle.
The sole occupant of the car, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The road is currently closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Investigators, with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 9.30pm to 10.30 p.m. are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on (096) 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
