Gardai in Claremorris are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Headford to Ballinrobe Road outside of Shrule at approximately 7.30am on the 26.06.11.
A 19 year old male who was the driver and sole occupant of one the car was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. A male who was the sole occupant of the second car received minor injuries.
The road is currently closed pending completion of an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place and traffic is advised to travel via Cross.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to this collision to contact Claremorris Garda Station on 094 – 9372080, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.