18 year-old man dies in Kingscourt collision

Gardaí in Bailieboro are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Dublin Road, Kingscourt, in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 28th April.

At approximately 1.55am, an 18 year-old male was fatally injured when the car he was driving was in collision with a second vehicle. The 19 year-old male driver of the second car was uninjured. The body of the deceased has been removed to Cavan General Mortuary for a post mortem. 

The road was closed to facilitate an examination by the Garda forensic collision investigators, with local diversions put in place. 

Gardaí are appealing to any persons or motorists who may have witnessed the collision to contact them at Bailieboro Garda Station on 042 - 9694570, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.