Man killed in single vehicle collision in Virginia

A man in his 30s has died following a single vehicle collision in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, 9th April).

Gardaí attended the scene of the collision that occurred at approximately 3:45am on the L3022 at Virginia, County Cavan.

The driver and sole occupant of the only car involved, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been removed to Navan Mortuary where a post-mortem will be conducted at a later date.

Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and the road was closed with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the L3022 at Virginia, County Cavan, between 3:15am and 4am are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bailieboro Garda Station on 042 9694570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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