Man in 90s dies following crash in Co Mayo

The collision between a car and a van occurred on December 29th
Man in 90s dies following crash in Co Mayo

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man in his 90s has died following a road crash in Co Mayo in December.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the collision involving a car and a van on the N5 Castlebar to Turlough road at 4pm on December 29th.

The driver of one of the vehicles was taken to Mayo University Hospital to be treated for serious injuries but has since died.

The driver of the second vehicle, a man in his 30s, was taken to Mayo University Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

An examination of the scene was conducted by forensic collision investigators.

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