Gardai in Macroom are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Knockyrourke, Stuake, Co. Cork at approximately 8.45am this morning.
A male in his 70’s was fatally injured when his car collided with a ditch. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Cork University Hospital. He was the driver and sole occupant of the car.
The road was closed for a time to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to this collision to contact Macroom Garda Station on 026 20590, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.