Man dies following crash in Co Roscommon

Collision occurred on the N61 at Ballybay in Kiltoom on Friday

Man in his 40s has died in  Co Roscommon  crash. File photograph: The Irish Times
Man in his 40s has died in Co Roscommon crash. File photograph: The Irish Times

A man in his 40s has died following a road crash in Co Roscommon on Friday morning.

The single vehicle collision happened shortly after 9.30am on the N61 at Ballybay in Kiltoom. The driver of the car received medical treatment at the scene but was later pronounced dead.

The body of the man has since been taken to the mortuary at Roscommon University Hospital and a postmortem will take place.

The road remains closed at this time with diversions in place. A technical examination is underway.

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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses or road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N61 at this time, to make this footage available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station on 090 663 8300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns is a reporter for The Irish Times