RIP: Tragedy as man dies in a serious road collision as driver airlifted to hospital

A man in his 50s dead after road collision in Clare | An Garda Siochana

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A man in his 50s has died following a serious road collision in Clare last Sunday

A man in his 50s has tragically died following a serious road collision on Sunday evening last.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Broadford, Co. Clare, on Sunday, 26th July 2026.

Shortly after 5:30 pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a car on the R466 at Gortnaglogh, Broadford.

A male passenger in his 50s was pronounced deceased at the scene and the driver, a male also in his 50s, was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick to receive treatment for serious injuries.

The road has been closed for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local traffic diversions put in place.

The Coroner has been notified and the deceased has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick where post-mortem examination will be arranged.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R466 at Gortnaglogh at the time of the incident are also asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on (065) 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.