Gardaí seek witnesses as motorist dies in Cork crash

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a man in his 40s died in a car crash in East Cork.

They believe the single-vehicle incident on a cul de sac which leads to a popular beach east of Garryvoe happened early yesterday morning. A passer-by raised the alarm around 9.45am after discovering the crashed car on the road which leads to a car park at Ballywilling strand.

It is understood the car struck a wall. The man, who was the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. His remains were removed to Cork University Hospital where an autopsy will take place.