Man (70s) dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Leitrim Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident at Killaneen, Ballinamore
Tue, Dec 15, 2020, 20:36 Ellen O Riordan
Forensic collision investigators were still examining the scene on Tuesday evening and the road remained closed with local diversions in place. File image: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
A man in his 70s has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co Leitrim on Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred at around 11am in Killaneen, Ballinamore.
The driver and only occupant of the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was brought to Cavan General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead, a Garda spokesman said.
Man dies in Leitrim road crash
Updated / Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020
19:47
The man who died was the only occupant of the vehicle
A man in his 70s has died following a single vehicle road crash in Co Leitrim.
The driver - the only occupant of the vehicle - suffered serious injuries in the crash at Killaneen, Ballinamore at around 11 o clock this morning.
He was taken to Cavan General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The Carrick-on-Shannon/Ballinamore Rd (R208) is closed at the scene and diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to witnesses and motorists who may have camera (including dash-cam) footage to contact them at Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station on 071-9650510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.