Man (30s) dies after single-vehicle collision in Co Galway

The incident occurred in Lavally on the L2107 at Cappadavock, at approximately 4:30 am.
Man (30s) dies after single-vehicle collision in Co Galway

A man has died following a single-vehicle collision in Tuam, Co. Galway, in the early hours of Sunday.

The incident occurred in Lavally on the L2107 at Cappadavock, at approximately 4:30 am.

The sole occupant of the car, a man in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Coroner was notified, and the deceased has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway, where a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

The road remains closed at the scene, which is preserved pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Traffic 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 traveling on the L2107 between 4:00am and 6:00am are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tuam Garda Station on 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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