Gardaí appeal for witnesses after fatal N5 crash in Bohola
Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage as road remains closed for forensic examination
An Garda Sióchána is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N5 at Lisgormin, Bohola, this morning, Wednesday, October 21.
The collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 5.15am.
The driver, a man in his 40s, and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The coroner has been notified.
The N5 remains closed at the scene to allow Forensic Collision Investigators to carry out a technical examination.
Diversions are in place at Ballyvary and Bohola, and motorists are advised to follow the alternative routes.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who travelled along the N5 in the Bohola area between 5am and 5.30am this morning and may have camera footage, including dashcam recordings, are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.