Man found dead in his home hours after road crash which was not reported to gardai

Gardaí in County Galway have launched an investigation after a man was found dead at his home - hours after he was involved in a road traffic collision.

In an appeal, issued this Monday evening, they say the fatal collision happened in Clarinbridge on Thursday, January 9 and that the man's body was found the following day.

"An unreported collision involving an SUV occurred on the L4102, a minor road at Slievaun, Clarinbridge, shortly after 9.15am on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The sole occupant of the car, a male in his 30s, was subsequently discovered deceased at his home in Clarinbridge on Friday, January 10, 2025," said a spokesperson.

Following the discovery of the man's body, the local Coroner was informed and a post-mortem examination was arranged. Following the completion of the post-mortem, gardaí say they commenced a Fatal Traffic Collision investigation.

READ ALSO: 'I am heartbroken' - Irish mother in tribute as son (21) is found dead in Thailand

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have examined the vehicle and the scene of the collision and investigating gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

They are also urging motorists with dash-cam or video footage from the area at the time of the incident to contact them.