Young man dies in Dunshaughlin crash

A 24 year-old man has died in a crash outside Dunshaughlin. The collision occurred at around 4.45am at Cooksland on the Dunshaughlin to Navan Road, about 1km outside Dunshaughlin. There were two occupants in the car, a 23 year-old female driver, who was taken to Blanchardstown with non life threatening injuries and the male passenger, who was brought to Navan. The road is closed for a forensic collision examination and diversions are in place through Dunsany and Skryne. Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Dunshaughlin on 01 8258600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.