Inquest opens into death of Newport man after Scotland crash
Martin Joseph McDonagh, who was 45, died five days after the early-hours crash on the A84 in Callender in Scotland. Police were called to the scene of a crash between a a Renault Kangoo and a HGV on the A84, near McLaren Terrace at around 3.50am on Friday, May 15. Mr McDonagh was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where he died on Wednesday, May 20.
An inquest was opened into his death at Gwent Coroner's Court in Newport[1] on Monday, June 15, chaired by Coroner Rose Farmer. The inquest was adjourned to allow the conclusion of the police investigation. Police Scotland have issued an appeal for information and continuing their enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
Sergeant Michael Shillington of Police Scotland said: "Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this crash. "We would appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident to contact us with any information. If anyone has dash-cam footage, please review it and get in touch if it holds any detail which could be relevant."
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