Limerick-based member of An Garda Siochana tragically dies in collision
The fatal road traffic incident occurred in Broadford, County Clare on Sunday afternoon
A LIMERICK-BASED member of An Garda Siochana has tragically died in a road traffic collision in County Clare, Limerick Live has learned.
The officer was off-duty at the time of the fatal road traffic incident in Broadford, County Clare on Sunday afternoon. The man, aged in his 50s, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, a man also aged in his 50s, was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick to receive treatment for serious injuries.
The officer who died was a married man with a number of children. He is being remembered as a popular, experienced, professional and highly-respected member of An Garda Siochana. His immediate family and his garda family in the Limerick Division are in shock and mourning since the news broke on Sunday evening.
A garda spokesperson said gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a car on the R466 at Gortnaglogh, Broadford shortly after 5.30pm on Sunday.
“The road is closed for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local traffic diversions are in place. The coroner has been notified and the deceased has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick where post-mortem examination will be arranged,” said a garda spokesperson.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision on Sunday.
“Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R466 at Gortnaglogh at the time of the incident are also asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on (065) 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. Investigations are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.