Tragic: Man in His 40s Passes Away After Fatal Incident on N85 in Co Clare
In a devastating turn of events, a man in his 40s has tragically passed away following a fatal incident on the N85 Western Relief Road in Co Clare. The incident occurred this afternoon, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
The alarm was raised shortly after 12.30pm when reports of a collision on the N85 near Ennis came flooding in. The route, which connects the M18 motorway with roads to west and north Clare, became the scene of a heartbreaking incident as a vehicle collided with a roadside barrier before coming to a stop on the footpath.
Witnesses reported that a motorist traveling on the road at the time quickly rushed to the driver’s aid, providing medical assistance along with another passerby until ambulance paramedics arrived on the scene. Despite the best efforts of all involved, the man was rushed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment but tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Gardaí have confirmed that the male driver, aged in his 40s, has passed away as a result of the incident. The N85 Ennis Bypass, which was temporarily closed for investigations, has since reopened to traffic.
Further details surrounding the incident are still under investigation, with authorities looking into the possibility of a medical episode being a contributing factor. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.