A man in his 30s died after his car went into water in Cork, gardai appeal

A man in his 30s died following an early morning collision in Co Cork in which a car went into water.

The fatal crash happened in the Eyries area on the R571 in the early hours of Friday morning.

It was determined that the driver, who was in his 30s, died at the scene.

A man in his 30s died following an early morning collision in Co Cork in which a car went into water. Image: KarlM Photography/Shutterstock

A Garda spokesman said: ‘Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle road traffic collision in the Eyries area on the R571 in the County MushroomOn Friday, October 25, 2024.

‘The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning. A single vehicle entered the water.

‘The driver, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.’

Cork Pic: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images — The fatal crash happened in the Eyries area on the R571 in the early hours of Friday morning. Image: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

They added: ‘The road will remain closed pending technical inspection. Directions available.’

Gardai demands that witnesses come forward.

Anyone traveling on the R571 in the Eyries between 1am and 6am on Friday 25 October 2024, including anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage, is asked to contact Bantry Garda Station on 027 20860, Garda Confidential. You can contact us on 1800 666 111 or at any Garda Station.