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A MAN IN his 80s has died in a single vehicle car crash in Roscommon this morning.
The incident happened on the Old Carrick Road, Boyle, Roscommon at 10am.
The driver, a man in his early 80s, died when the car he was driving left the road and struck a wall. He was the sole occupant of the car. His body has been removed to County Roscommon Hospital where a post mortem will take place.
The road is currently closed to facilitate a Garda Forensic investigation and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094 – 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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Dreadful news, it’s a family devastated.
RIP
A very popular man in Boyle, very sad … but the road was not like in the photo here, it was almost thawed there and well gritted.
Nothing to do with the weather. I heard he had a Heart Attack at the wheel. There was hardly no damage to the car. RIP Fred. One of Boyle’s great characters. A gentleman who would buy you a pint and talk with you about anything.
dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Ah that’s a shame, the poor old man. Rip.
God rest him. Very sad. RIP
Glad it doesn’t seem to be weather related. Always sad when someone loses their life as a result of adverse weather conditions.
RIP..from what I am reading here, he comes across as a great personality.
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