11/04/2008

Man Dead After Co Clare Crash

A man has died following a crash in County Clare this morning.

The 23-year-old was taken to Ennis General Hospital after the one-vehicle crash in Lahinch at 1.30am. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

Two women and one man, all in their 20s, were taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries. They were passengers in the car.

A garda spokesman said: "The road is closed in the area for technical examination by forensic collision investigators."

No other vehicles were involved in the incident.

(JM)

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