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Fatal Road Traffic Collision, Clare Island, Co Mayo - 6th May, 2025

Issue Date: 07/05/2025

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Glen, Clare Island, Co Mayo on 6th May, 2025.

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.