Motorist, 40s, dies in collision close to Limerick-Clare border
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The fatal road traffic incident occurred on the R462 in Ballymorris, Cratloe
A MAN, aged in his 40s, has died in an early morning collision close to the Limerick-Clare border this Wednesday.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the R462 in Ballymorris, Cratloe, County Clare.
A garda spokesperson said the single vehicle collision involved a car and occurred shortly after 7am.
“A male driver, aged in 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The coroner has been notified.
“The road is currently closed pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place,” said the garda spokesperson.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been travelling on the R462 in Ballymorris, Cratloe, County Clare between 6.30am and 7.10am this Wednesday, July 29..
“Road users who may have camera footage (including dash cam or mobile phone recordings) are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Shannon Garda Station on (061) 365900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station,” said the garda spokesperson.