Gardaí are anxious to speak to a male driver of a dark coloured Opel Insignia saloon car following Tuesday’s crash on the M18 which claimed the life of Crusheen man, Michael Fogarty.

Ennis Garda Station are keen to hear from the Opel driver who they believe may have witnessed the fatal collision between a red Ford Transit van and a white articulated Volvo truck at Junction 13 Southbound on the M18.

Following an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, an appeal for witnesses was launched. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on (065) 6848100 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

Meanwhile, funeral details have been announced. The reposal will take place at O’Donnell’s Funeral Home, Crusheen, on Friday 8th June from 5 o’clock with removal at 8 o’clock to St. Cronan’s Church, Crusheen. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11 o’clock, followed by burial in Kilawinna Cemetery, Crusheen.

Michael is survived by his wife Bridget, daughter Susie, sons Jim and Edward, brothers Gerard and Philip, extended family and his wide circle of friends.

Related News

2 (1)
World’s largest passenger aircraft touches down at Shannon
pexels-soumithsoman-4777979
Paywalled sport and unfair contracts are fuelling 'dodgy boxes', warns MEP
UL Grads Mon 9
UL graduates
SK tes SNN 1
SK Tes cuts ribbon on new Shannon facility
Latest News
pexels-soumithsoman-4777979
Paywalled sport and unfair contracts are fuelling 'dodgy boxes', warns MEP
UL Grads Mon 9
UL graduates
kerry v clare 04-05-25 cillian brennan keelan sexton christy killeen 1
Brennan & Clare aware of huge carrot & high ambitions in Division 3
SK tes SNN 1
SK Tes cuts ribbon on new Shannon facility
JSX_7693
Inagh-Kilnamona celebrate successfull season
Premium
'Our target is a league final' says new Clare captain Rouine
GAA dad 'lost the plot' and saw red before headbutting another father
Six newcomers added for Clare’s NHL campaign
High Court relaxes bail conditions for Dublin high end retailer worker accused in connection with €620,000 drugs seizure at Shannon Airport
Office worker in tears after stating ex-boyfriend has humiliated her by posting intimate profile online - 'His only goal is to ruin my life'

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.