A PENSIONER has died after a horror single-vehicle crash in Donegal this afternoon.
The man, aged in his 70s, sadly lost his life after crashing the van he was driving.
The fatal road accident occurred at approximately 1pm on the R245 at Carrigart, Co Donegal.
Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene after the alarm was raised.
Upon arrival at the scene, they discovered the van driver deceased.
His body was removed to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
No other injuries were reported in the accident.
The road remains closed to allow for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Local diversions are in place.
Gardai are now appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic incident that occurred on the R245 at Carrigart, Co Donegal, today, Saturday 29 March 2025.
“Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of the incident, involving a van, which occurred at approximately 1pm.
“The male driver of the van (aged in his 70s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Letterkenny University Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
“No other injuries were reported.
“The road is closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.
APPEAL
“Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dashcam) and were travelling in the area between 12.10pm and 1.10pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on (074) 915 3060, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
