Gardaí in Roscommon are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Coolteige Cross, Roscommon at approximately 1.20 a.m. this morning Sunday 26th October, 2014.
A male driver, sole occupant of a jeep (28 years) was fatally injured when he struck a car and crashed into a field, hitting a concrete fence. The male driver of the car (23 years) and his female passenger (32 years) were uninjured. The deceased man was removed to Roscommon County Hospital.
The road was closed to facilitate a Garda forensic examination but has now reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Roscommon Garda Station on 090 - 6638341, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
