Gardaí in Westport Co Mayo are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N59 main Mulranny to Newport Road at approximately 9am this morning, Wednesday 25th April 2018.
A male driver in his 50s and only occupant of a car was fatally injured when the car he was driving struck a stationary trailer. The local coroner has been notified.
The road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by the Garda forensic collision investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Investigations are ongoing and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Westport Garda Station 098-50230, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
