Man dies following crash in Co Roscommon

The road is currently closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place. Picture: Dan Linehan

A man has died following a collision in Co Roscommon.

The fatal incident at Carrigans Park, Donamon, is believed to have occurred early this morning.

The driver and sole occupant of the car, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Garda spokesperson said: His body has been conveyed to the mortuary at Galway University Hospital. A postmortem examination will take place in due course.

"The coroner has been notified."

The road is currently closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area of Carrigans Park, Donamon, Co. Roscommon, this morning, Sunday 31st May 2026 - between 5:00am and 9:00am - are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.