Man killed in Moycullen road crash

A man in his 50s has died following a crash in Moycullen last night.

Gardaí are at the scene of a single vehicle collision that occurred on the L1313 at Gortachalla at 9:55pm last night.

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway.

The road is currently closed for a technical examination and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly any road users with camera (including dash-cam) footage, to contact them at Salthill Garda station on 091 514 720, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.