Man (80s) dies following single-vehicle collision involving quad bike in Achill Island

Michael Bolton

A man in his 80s has died following a single-vehicle collision involving a quad bike in Achill Island, County Mayo.

The collision occurred on the road to Purteen Harbour, off the R319 near Keel, at approximately 1.45pm on Sunday.

The driver of the quad bike, a man in his 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His body will be conveyed to Mayo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

No other injuries were reported following this collision.

The road is currently closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigations. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the vicinity of Keel, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, this afternoon, Sunday 30th June 2024, between 1pm and 2pm, are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098 502 30, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.