Man, 70s, becomes third person to die in Donegal crash
Was Latest The Donegal By Confirmed Death In Gardaí Co
A third person has died as a result of a horrific road crash in Co Donegal last Friday night.
The man, who was in his 70s, had been seriously injured in the two-car collision in the village of Liscooley just after 10pm.
Two friends — Ryan Glenn, 25, and Gordy Galbraith, who was in his 30s — were killed at the scene. A couple in their 70s were also seriously injured in the crash.
They were rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital where they were transferred to the Intensive Care Unit.
However, it has now been confirmed that one of those people has also passed away. He was a male in his 70s. The latest death was confirmed by gardaí in Co Donegal.
"A woman and a man (both 70s) from the second vehicle were taken to Letterkenny Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The man has since sadly passed away in hospital," said a spokesperson.
His wife continues to be treated for her injuries at the hospital.
Speaking prior to the news of the man's death, the local parish priest described the scene of the crash as “shocking”. Fr Patsy Arkinson said locals were “shocked and hurt” following the tragic incident.
The latest road incident brings to 17 the number of people who have now died on Donegal's roads so far this year compared to 10 for all of last year.
According to the latest stats from gardaí, 159 people have died on Irish roads this year.