Witness appeal after man dies in Mayo road accident

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N5 at Lisgormin, Bohola, this morning.

The single-vehicle collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 5.15 a.m.

The driver and sole occupant of the car, a man aged in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital for post-mortem examination.

The coroner has been notified.

The road is closed at this time for technical examination by forensic collision investigators. Diversions are in place at Ballyvary and Bohola.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

Any road users who were travelling in the area of the N5 at Bohola between 5 a.m. and 5.30 a.m. this morning (Wednesday) and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on (096) 20560 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.