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The R319 road in Achill, Co Mayo. Alamy Stock Photo
Mayo
Teenager killed in crash on Achill Island named locally as gardaí appeal for witnesses
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision in the early hours of the morning.
LAST UPDATE | 13 Jan 2025
THE 17-YEAR-OLD victim of a fatal single-vehicle collision in Co Mayo has been named locally as Luca Callaghan.
Shortly before 1am, gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision involving a single vehicle on the R319 in Keel on Achill Island.
Luca, the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have been notified and a report is due to be sent to the local coroner. The road at the scene has since reopened to all traffic.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for anyone with video footage from the area around the time of the collision, including motorists with dash-cam footage, to come forward.
They are asking anyone with information is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098 502 30, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
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