Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Loughrea, Co Galway today.
At approximately 12.45pm, a man aged in 40s was seriously injured when the car he was driving collided with a wall on the R446 at Moyleen near Loughrea.
He was taken by ambulance to Portiuncula Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A nine-year-old boy travelling in the car at the time was also taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Forensic collision investigators have carried out an examination of the scene and the road has since reopened to traffic.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Loughrea Garda Station 091-842870 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.