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The single-vehicle collision occurred last Wednesday at Bóthar Buí in An Cheathrú Rua Alamy Stock Photo

Woman (80s) dies from injuries sustained in single-vehicle collision in Galway last week

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.

A WOMAN IN her 80s has died following a road traffic collision in Co Galway last week.

The single-vehicle collision occurred last Wednesday, 22 October, at Bóthar Buí in An Cheathrú Rua at around 9am.

A female passenger in her 80s was brought by ambulance to University Hospital Galway, where she has since passed away.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, who were travelling at Bóthar Buí between 8:45am and 9:15am on Wednesday 22 October are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact An Clochán/Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.

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