RIP: Bank holiday weekend tragedy in Roscommon as man dies following road crash
Body of the deceased man (in his 60s)in Roscommon crash has been conveyed to the mortuary at Galway University Hospital where a postmortem examination will take place
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred at Carrigans Park, Donamon, Co. Roscommon, this morning, Sunday, May 31
The collision, involving a car, is believed to have occurred early this morning.
The male driver and sole occupant of the car (aged in his 60’s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His body has been conveyed to the mortuary at Galway University Hospital. A postmortem examination will take place in due course.
The coroner has been notified.
The road is currently closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area of Carrigans Park, Donamon, Co. Roscommon, this morning, Sunday 31st May 2026 - between 5am and 9am - are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station on (090) 6638300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.