Gardaí appeal for witnesses as man (40s) seriously injured following Roscommon crash

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the R370 at Lurgan, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, at approximately 6am, Friday, July 18.

The driver, a man aged in his 40s, was conveyed to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries.

No other injuries were reported.

The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.

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Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.

Any persons who were in the R370 Lurgan area between 5:50am and 6:10am and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.

Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

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Gardaí can be contacted at the Castlerea Garda Station on 094 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.