Man (80s) dies after car goes into the water

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Galway Daily news Man dies after car goes into the water

A man in his 80s died after a car went into the water on Clare Island on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 6.

GardaĆ­ and emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Glen, Clare Island, Co Mayo yesterday afternoon.

A car entered the water at approximately 1pm and the driver, a man aged in his 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His body was removed from the scene to Mayo University Hospital where a post mortem examination is due to take place.

A Forensic Collision Investigator carried out an examination of the scene.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098 50230, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.