14/01/2015

Garda Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Galway Accident

Gardaí are appealing to witnesses of a fatal road accident in Galway on Tuesday night.

A 60-year-old man died after his car hit a wall in the Liosban Industrial Estate at about 22:00. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.

The victim was pronounced dead at University College Hospital Galway.

A technical examination is due to be carried out at the scene this morning.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000 or the Garda Confidential phoneline on 1800-666111.

(MH)

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