A MAN IN his 80s has died in a single-vehicle collision while riding a quad bike on Achill Island, Co Mayo.
The incident occurred at around 1:30pm today on the road to Purteen Harbour, off the R319 near Keel, a Garda spokesperson said.
The driver of the quad bike was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body will be taken to Mayo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course, gardaí said.
No other injuries were reported following this collision.
The road is currently closed for technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigations. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the vicinity of Keel, Achill Island between 1pm and 2pm, are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on 098 502 30, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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