Man (70s) dies following three car collision in Donegal

A man in his 40s was also taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for injuries

The scene of the fatal accident in the main Derry to Letterkenny road where a 70 yr old man lost his life.  (NW Newspix)
The scene of the fatal accident in the main Derry to Letterkenny road where a 70 yr old man lost his life. (NW Newspix)

A man in his 70s has died following a collision involving three cars in Co Donegal on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on the N13 Newtowncunningham to Letterkenny Road in Donegal at around 10.50pm.

The man in his early 70s was taken from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

A man in his 40s was also taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening. No other injuries have been reported.

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Gardaí are appealing to witnesses, including those who may have dash cam footage, to contact them.

Anyone with information can contact Letterkenny Garda station at 074-9167100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.

Jade Wilson

Jade Wilson

Jade Wilson is a reporter for The Irish Times