Third person dies following Co Donegal collision

Stephen Maguire

A third person has died as a result of a Co Donegal road crash on Friday night, November 22nd.

Two friends died in the two-car collision in the village of Liscooley just after 10pm.

Ryan Glenn (25), and Gordy Galbraith (30s) died 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 been confirmed that one of those people has also ed away.

He was a male in his 70s.

The latest death was confirmed by gardaí in Co Donegal.

"A woman and a man (both 70’s) from the second vehicle were taken to Letterkenny Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The man has since sadly ed away in hospital," said a spokesperson.

His wife continues to be treated for her injuries in hospital.

The number of people who have died on Donegal's roads so far this year now stands at 17, up from 10 for all of 2023.