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15th Jul 2018

Gardaí appeal for witnesses following fatal road crash in County Mayo

Dave Hanratty

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The collision took place on Saturday evening.

Gardaí in Swinford, County Mayo have appealed for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision that took place at approximately 6.45pm.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a single car crash that took place on the N5 at Ballinvoher near Swinford.

The driver; a man in his 70s and the sole occupant of the car, was seriously injured when his SUV left the road and struck a wall.

He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

His body has since been removed to University Hospital Mayo where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The local coroner has been notified and the crash site and vehicle have been technically examined.

Any witnesses or anyone with any relevant information are asked to contact Swinford Garda Station on 094 925 2990 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Alternatively, you can make contact with any Garda Station.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.