Man dies in Co Offaly car crash

Gardai have appealed for information following the single-vehicle collision

Gardai are seeking witnesses to Monday's fatal crash in Co Offaly. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Gardai are seeking witnesses to Monday's fatal crash in Co Offaly. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

A man in his fifties has died following a car crash in Co Offaly.

Gardai said the single-vehicle collision occurred just after midday on Monday in Daingean.

The sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead a short time after the incident.

The road at Killaderry was closed for technical examination by garda forensic collision investigators but was later reopened.

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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward, particularly anyone who may have camera footage from the area at the time.

Anyone with any information can contact Tullamore garda station on (057) 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any station.

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times