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Roscommon town resident dies in Ballygar accident

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Gardai in Ballygar are appealing for witness following the death of a man in a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision near Ballygar on Monday.

The man has been named locally as Jacek Tokarz, a resident of Roscommon town. Mr. Tokarz, who was in his 40’s, was fatally injured when the car he was driving left the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The female passenger in her 40’s was taken to Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe with injuries described as non life threatening.

The accident occurred on the R363 at Islandcase, Ballygar at approximately 1.30pm yesterday. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have been in the area at the time is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.