Young man dies following electric scrambler crash as Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward

A YOUNG man who was seriously injured in a road crash in County Clare at the weekend has died in hospital, gardai have confirmed.

In an update, issued this Wednesday morning, gardaí in Shannon say they are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the single-vehicle collision that occurred in the town shortly after 11:30pm on Saturday, March 21.

 "The collision involved an electric scrambler on Bóthar Na Luachra, Shannon. A male in his early 20s was taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of serious injuries.  He was pronounced deceased yesterday, Tuesday, March 24," said a spokesperson.

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An investigation into the incident is underway and gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward. 

Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and who were in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Shannon garda station in Clare on 061 365 900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.