Man (60s) dies after road crash in Co Galway

Tomas Doherty

A man in his 60s has died in a crash in Co Galway.

The single-vehicle collision happened on a local road in the Blackacre area of Tuam shortly after 10.30pm on Friday.

The driver was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Galway, where he was later pronounced dead.

The local coroner was notified, and a postmortem is being arranged.

The road remains closed for a technical examination of the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Tuam Garda Station at 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.