A MAN IN his 30s died yesterday evening after his car hit a fence in Mayo.

He was brought to Mayo General Hospital after the crash at around 7:30pm but passed away later in the evening.

He was the only person in the car at the time of the single vehicle crash.

It happened on the main N5 in the townland of Knockanour, Castlebar.

A technical examination of the road was carried out by Garda forensic collision investigators.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Castlebar Garda Station on 094 9038200, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.

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Young man killed in Mayo crash

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