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Fatal Road Traffic Collison Shannongrove, Banagher 23rd August 2017

Fatal Road Traffic Collison Shannongrove, Banagher 23rd August 2017

Gardaí at Eyrecourt Co Galway are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Shannongrove, Banagher at approximately 00.05hrs this morning, Wednesday 23rd August 2017.

A 23 year old male (only occupant) was fatally injured when the car he was driving collided with a wall.  He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.   This stretch of road is closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Portumma Garda Station on 090-9741004, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.