26-year-old dies in Galway collision

A man in his 20s has been killed in a crash in County Galway in the early hours of this morning.

26-year-old dies in Galway collision

A man in his 20s has been killed in a crash in County Galway in the early hours of this morning.

The single vehicle collision occurred at 2:45am on the N65 Loughrea to Killimor Rd at Coolagh when the car collided with a concrete barrier.

The 26-year-old male driver of the car was seriously injured in the crash and taken to University College Hospital Galway.

He was later pronounced dead in hospital.

Nobody else was involved.

The road was closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.

Gardaí in Ballinasloe are appealing for witnesses.

more courts articles

DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules
Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London

More in this section

Buncrana Pier accident Man in 80s dies after car enters water at Buncrana pier
Dublin portal 'reawakened' with new security measures in place Dublin portal 'reawakened' with new security measures in place
Arrested 'Vast majority' of large quantity drug possession sentences avoid 10-year minimum jail term
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited