Woman (80s) dies following single-vehicle collision

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision which occurred in An Cheathrú Rua, Co na Gaillimhe on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025.

Gardaí and emergency services responded following a report of a single-vehicle collision which occurred at Bóthar Buí at approximately 9:00am.

A female passenger (80s) was brought by ambulance to University Hospital Galway, where she has since passed away.

The Coroner has been notified.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling at Bóthar Buí between 8:45am and 9:15am on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact An Clochán/Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.