Man in his 40s dies in Mayo crash as gardaí appeal for witnesses

The road remains closed at this time for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.

A man in his 40s has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co Mayo on Wednesday morning.

The collision, involving a car, occurred on the N5 at Lisgormin, Bohola, at approximately 5.15am.

The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

The coroner has been notified.

The road remains closed for a technical examination by forensic collision investigators, with diversions in place at Ballyvary and Bohola.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who travelled on the N5 in the Bohola area between 5am and 5.30am on Wednesday and who may have camera footage, including dashcam recordings, are asked to make it available to gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.