RIP: Investigation launched after man dies in single-vehicle road crash

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a road crash in County Mayo, late on Monday night.

Confirming details of the incident they say the single-vehicle collision occurred on the R323, Knock Road, at Bracklaghboy, Ballyhaunis at around 10.10pm.

"The sole occupant of the car, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The body has been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course," said a garda spokesperson.

Motorists are being advised the road is currently closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Investigators, with local diversions in place.

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Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

"Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and who were travelling in the area between 9.30pm and 10.30pm are asked to make this footage available.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.