Gardai in Roscommon are investigating the circumstances of a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision on the 24th January 2012.
The collision occurred at approx. 3.15am on the Roscommon to Castlecoote Road (R366) 2.5 miles outside Roscommon town. The sole occupant of the car a male in his mid 20's was pronounced dead at the scene and has been removed to the morgue at Roscommon Hospital.
The road is closed to facilitate a Forensic Collision examination and diversions are in place.
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardai in Roscommon on 090 6638300, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station