Ireland Man killed in multi-vehicle crash at Ashtree Junction, Ballinasloe
Kevin Halpin, a man in his 60s originally from Louth but living in Ballinasloe, was killed in a three-vehicle collision at Ashtree Junction, Ballinasloe, County Galway, at approximately 6:30pm on 22 January 2023. He was taken to Portiuncula University Hospital where he later died.
- Reported22 Jan
5 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatA fatal three-vehicle collision occurred at Ashtree Junction, Ballinasloe, County Galway. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe driver of one vehicle, a man in his 60s, was taken to Portiuncula University Hospital where he died. (offalyexpress.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
- whatOne other person was taken to hospital as a precaution. (offalyexpress.ie, irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie, galwaydaily.com)
- whatNo other injuries were reported. (offalyexpress.ie, galwaydaily.com)
- whatA fatal road traffic collision involved three vehicles. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe driver of one vehicle, a man in his 60s, was taken to Portiuncula University Hospital where he passed away. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatNo other injuries to persons were reported. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
- whatA fatal three-car crash occurred at Ashtree Junction in Ballinasloe. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whatA man in his 60s was killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles in Ballinasloe on Sunday evening. (galwaydaily.com)
- whatThe driver of one of the vehicles, a man in his 60s, was taken to Portiuncula University Hospital where he later died. (galwaydaily.com)
- whatThe crash involved three vehicles. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whatKevin Halpin was in his 60s. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whatHe was taken to Portiuncula Hospital and passed away later that night. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred at Ashtree Junction in Ballinasloe, County Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe three-vehicle collision occurred at the Ashtree Junction in Ballinasloe. (galwaydaily.com)
- whereThe crash occurred at Ashtree Junction in Ballinasloe, County Galway. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at approximately 6:30pm on Sunday 22 January 2023. (offalyexpress.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe crash occurred at approximately 6:30pm on Sunday 22 January 2023. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at approximately 6:30pm on Sunday. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationForensic Collision Investigators have been requested. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the Ashtree Junction and Station Road areas between 6pm and 6:45pm. (offalyexpress.ie, galwaybeo.ie, galwaydaily.com)
- investigationThe services of Forensic Collision Investigators were requested. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for road users with camera footage from the Ashtree Junction and Station Road areas between 6:00pm and 6:45pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationForensic Collision Investigators were requested to attend the scene. (galwaybeo.ie)
- investigationAll approach roads to Ashtree Junction were closed overnight to await Forensic Collision Investigators. (galwaydaily.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for dashcam footage from the Ashtree Junction and Station Road areas between 6pm and 6:45pm. (galwaybeo.ie)
- otherAll approach roads to Ashtree Junction are closed and will remain closed overnight. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherLocal diversions are in place. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherAll approach roads to Ashtree Junction were closed and would remain closed overnight. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
- otherLocal diversions were in place. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherA separate crash in Salthill at around 7pm saw Seapoint Promenade closed off, with no injuries reported. (galwaybeo.ie)
- otherHe was originally from Louth but had been living in Ballinasloe for some time. (galwaybeo.ie)
- otherHe was a dad and granddad-of-one. (galwaybeo.ie)
- otherHe was visiting a family member and the accident happened on his way home. (galwaybeo.ie)
- otherHis death notice states he was formerly of Maidstone, Kent and Ardee, Co. Louth. (galwaybeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jan2023Gardai probe crash cause as 'loved' granddad 'killed after visiting family'
Names the victim as Kevin Halpin, provides community tributes and a Garda appeal for dashcam footage from the Ashtree Junction and Station Road areas.
victim, Kevin Halpin, 60s, male, Irish, irishKevin Halpinvictim - 23 Jan2023Man in his 60s killed in multi-vehicle crash - Galway Daily
Adds details that all approach roads to Ashtree Junction were closed overnight to await Forensic Collision Investigators, local diversions were in place, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the Ashtree Junction and Station Road areas between 6pm and 6:45pm.
victim, 60s, malevictim - 23 Jan2023Galway gardai close multiple roads as man killed after multi-car crash
Confirms the fatal crash details and adds that all approach roads to Ashtree Junction were closed overnight, Forensic Collision Investigators were requested, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the Ashtree Junction and Station Road areas between 6pm and 6:45pm.
victim, 60s, male - 22 Jan2023Man killed in Galway crash as gardaí shut 'all approach roads' overnight
Adds details about all approach roads to Ashtree Junction being closed overnight, local diversions in place, Forensic Collision Investigators being requested, and Gardaí appeal for witnesses with dashcam footage from the Ashtree Junction and Station Road areas between 6:00pm and 6:45pm.
victim, 60s, malevictim - 22 Jan2023Road to remain closed overnight after man killed in three vehicle accident in Ballinalose
Confirms the road will remain closed overnight, all approach roads to Ashtree Junction are closed, local diversions are in place, Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the Ashtree Junction and Station Road areas between 6pm and 6:45pm.
victim, 60s, malevictim