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05 Sept 2025

Young man (20s) dies in hospital three days after horror crash in Galway

Both occupants of the car were rushed to hospital after the single vehicle collision, with Gardaí confirming that the driver has since passed.

Young man (20s) dies in hospital three days after horror crash in Galway

A young man seriously injured in a car crash in Galway last Friday has since passed away Gardaí have confirmed.

Gardaí continue to investigate the "serious" road traffic collision, which occurred in Ballintava, Dunmore, Co. Galway last Friday.

The single vehicle crash occurred at 2:30am on Friday morning.

The driver and passenger in the car, both men in their 20s, were rushed to the nearby University Hospital Galway, where the driver of the vehicle has tragically since passed away.

Investigations are ongoing and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Additionally, they are requesting those with camera footage, including motorists with dashcam, who were travelling in the area of Ballintava, Dunmore, Co. Galway on Friday 18th October between 1.30am and 2.30am, to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tuam Garda Station on 093 70840, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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