23/08/2017

Man Dies In Co Galway Car Crash

A 23-year-old man has died following a fatal car crash in Banagher, Co Galway.

The incident occurred at Shannongrove at around 12.05am this morning, Wednesday 23 August.

The victim was fatally injured when the car he was driving collided with a wall. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe

The stretch of road has been closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Portumma Garda Station on 090-9741004, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(LM)

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