Gardai in Galway are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N17 at Polkeen, Castlegar, Co. Galway at approximately 9.45pm last night.
A 52 year old male motorcyclist was fatally injured when he was involved in a collision with a car. He was brought to University Hospital Galway where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the car was uninjured.
This stretch of road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators which is scheduled to take place this morning.
Traffic travelling from Galway City on the N17 is being diverted at Parkmore. Traffic travelling from Tuam direction on the N17 is being diverted at Claregalway. Traffic from both side will be able to return to the N17 via Carnmore Cross.
Witnesses are asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
