A male motorist is in hospital this evening, after the car he was driving struck a tree near Ennis in Co. Clare.
The incident happened on the N68 road near Caherea, about 6 miles out from Ennis.
The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Gardai are asking for witnesses to contact Kilrush Garda station on 065 9080550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.