Man (28) dies following two car collision in Donegal

The incident occurred at approximately 11.30pm on Tuesday night

The scene of the fatal accident near Ballyshannon where a young man died. Photograph: North West Newspix
The scene of the fatal accident near Ballyshannon where a young man died. Photograph: North West Newspix

A man (28) has died following a two car collision in Co Donegal on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred on the N15 in Laheen in Ballyshannon at approximately 11.30pm.

A 28 year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene following a collision between two cars, while the female driver of the other car, aged 60, was taken to Sligo General Hospital with serious injuries.

Three other passengers were also taken to hospital but only as a precautionary measure.

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A nearby car suffered material damage from the collision, but no injuries were caused to the occupants.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and are particularly appealing to those with camera footage, including dash cam, who were in the area around 11.30pm to make this available to them.

Anyone who can assist with this investigation is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station 071 9858530 or the Garda confidential line 1800 666 111.

Shauna Bowers

Shauna Bowers

Shauna Bowers is Health Correspondent of The Irish Times