Man dies following fall from e-scooter
A man in his early 50s who was in a critical condition following a fall from an e-scooter in Castlebar, has died.
A man in his early 50s, who was in a critical condition following a fall from an e-scooter in Castlebar, has died.
The man was rushed to Mayo University Hospital (MUH) on Monday afternoon and passed away yesterday evening (Tuesday) in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
The victim has been named locally as Thomas (Tom) Coady who has been living for some time at the Tara Court apartment complex in Saleen, on the outskirts of the Mayo county town.
Mr Coady was born in the United States and lived there for a number of years.
He has family connections in Castlebar and has been living there for some time.
A post mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death has been ordered by the Coroner for the District of Mayo, Patrick O’Connor.
That autopsy is expected to be carried out later today by a local pathologist.
Mr Coady was rushed to MUH on Monday afternoon after falling from an e-scooter at Spencer Street, Castlebar.
