Gardaí seek witnesses after fatal R466 crash in Clare

A man in his 50s died on Saturday, July 25, 2026, following a single-vehicle collision on a rural road in County Clare. The fatal crash occurred on the R466 at Gortnaglogh, Broadford, shortly after 5:30 p.m. Emergency services and gardaí responded to the scene, where the man, who was a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead. The driver, also a man in his 50s, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.

The road remained closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local traffic diversions implemented. The deceased was later removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem examination will be arranged. The coroner has been notified of the death.

Gardaí have launched an appeal for witnesses and information as part of their ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the crash. They are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision, particularly road users who were travelling on the R466 at Gortnaglogh around the time of the incident, to come forward. Investigators are also seeking any camera footage, including dashcam recordings, that could assist the inquiry.