Man killed in horror crash in Mayo during Storm Isha as gardaí close road overnight

A man in his 40s has died in a crash in Co Mayo during Storm Isha.

Gardaí remain at the scene of the fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred shortly before 6:15pm on Sunday 21st January 2024 on the N17 at Lisduff, Claremorris, Co Mayo.

The driver and sole occupant of the only car involved in this collision, a man in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The N17 at Lisduff is currently closed and is expected to remain closed overnight. The services of Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested," gardai have said.

Local diversions are in place through Ballindine and Claremorris.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N17 in the Lisduff area at the time of the collision are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda station on 094 937 2080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.