Man dies in hospital after serious road accident in Offaly

A man who was seriously injured in a road accident in Offaly on Thursday has died in hospital.

Gardaí at Tullamore continue to investigate a single-vehicle collision, involving a car, on the L2007 (Rahan Road) at Ballykeenaghan which occurred at approximately 9:00am on Thursday, November 14

The driver of the car, a man aged in his 40s, seriously injured in the collision was pronounced deceased at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, last night.

The local Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 8:15am and 9:15am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.