Teenager dies in smash after SUV veers off road in Sligo as urgent appeal issued

A TEENAGER has tragically died after veering off the road in a single-vehicle accident in Sligo tonight.

The fatal smash happened on the N17 at Ballinacarrow, Co Sligo, shortly after 8:15 pm this evening.

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Gardai and emergency services responded to a single-vehicle fatal road traffic collision after the alarm was raised.

A young man, aged in his late teens, sustained serious injuries after his SUV left the road.

Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.

The local Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

An man who was a passenger in the vehicle at the time was also assessed at the scene by emergency services personnel.

However, he didn’t require immediate hospital treatment.

The road at the scene is currently closed to traffic, with diversions in place.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators plan to conduct a technical examination of the scene.

Gardaí appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

A spokesperson said: “Gardai and emergency services responded to a single-vehicle fatal road traffic collision on the N17 at Ballinacarrow, Co. Sligo, shortly after 8:15 pm this evening, Thursday, February 22nd, 2024.

“A young adult male, aged in his late teens, sustained serious injuries when the SUV he was driving veered off the road. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“The local Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

“An adult male passenger was assessed at the scene by emergency services personnel but did not require immediate hospital treatment.

“The road at the scene is currently closed to traffic, with diversions in place. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will conduct a technical examination of the scene.

Appeal

“Gardai appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Additionally, those with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are urged to provide it to investigating Gardai.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballymote Garda Station at 071 918 9500, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”

Separately, a man in his 40s has died after a horror two-vehicle smash in Offaly last week.

The fatal crash occurred on the R401 at Coolygagen, in Offaly, at approximately 8.50am on Wednesday, February 14.

The car driver, a man aged in his 40s, was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment for serious injuries following the smash.

Sadly, he has since passed away as a result of his injuries.

The female driver of the SUV, aged in her 40s, was taken to the same hospital for treatment for serious injuries.

Her injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening at the time.