Witness appeal issued after fatal road collision near Ballinasloe

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal single-vehicle road collision, which occurred at Tyrur, Newbridge, Ballinasloe, this morning (Wednesday).

A statement from the Garda press office said the collision involved a car and occurred at around 9:45am.

The driver, a male aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been taken to Portiuncula Hospital.

No other injuries have been reported.

The road is currently closed for technical examination by forensic investigators, and Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 9:30am and 9:50am are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.