LAST UPDATE | 16 Feb 2023

TWO PEOPLE HAVE died in separate road collisions in Co Mayo and Co Kerry over the past day. 

A man, aged in his 40s, died in single vehicle crash which occurred after midnight on the N60 at in Claremorris, Co Mayo. 

The collision, involving a van, occurred at approximately 12.25am. The driver of the van, the man aged in his 40s, later passed away from his injuries.

His body has been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital where a post-mortem will take place.

A technical examination of the scene has been completed by Garda Forensic Collision investigators and the road has re-opened this morning.

A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them. In particular, any road users who were in the area between the Claremorris Road and Ballygowan Bridge from 12am – 12.30am.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station 094 937 2080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”

Kerry crash

In Kerry, a man (30s) died following a single vehicle collision at around 6pm yesterday evening on the N71, Kenmare to Bantry Road at Drominassig. 

The man, who was the driver of the car, was taken to Cork University Hospital following the crash. He later passed away from his injuries. 

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course. 

A technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision investigators is set to take place this morning. The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place. 

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

With reporting by Hayley Halpin