Woman killed in single vehicle Galway crash named

Loretta McKeigue (56) was pronounced dead at scene in Portumna on Sunday morning

The woman who died after the car she was driving left the road and struck a tree in Co Galway, on Sunday morning has been named as Loretta McKeigue.

The single vehicle incident happened on the Killimor to Kiltormer Road, off the N65 at Lisdeligney, Portumna at about 8.30am.

Ms McKeigue (56) was the sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was removed to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, particularly those who may have travelled the Killimor to Kiltormer Road between 7.30am and 9.30am on Sunday morning to contact them at Loughrea Garda station on 091 842870, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.