Man in his 70s killed in single car crash

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Galway daily news two injured in Galway car crash

A man in his 70s was killed in a single vehicle car crash in County Roscommon on Saturday afternoon.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single vehicle collision on a local road in Frenchpark shortly before 2pm on Saturday.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man in his late 70s, was taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda forensic collision investigators, and local diversions are in effect.

The local Coroner has been informed, and arrangements for a post-mortem examination are underway.

Gardaí in Roscommon are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Additionally, road users who were traveling on this road at the time and have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, are requested to make it available to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094-9621630, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.