24/10/2014
GSOC To Investigate Road Crash Involving Garda
An investigation has been launched into a fatal road crash in Co Kildare on Thursday night.
One person died and several others were injured in the accident, which happened at about 21:00 on Thursday on the M7 motorway.
It is understood two cars were involved in the collision and one of the vehicles was being pursued by Gardaí at the time of the crash.
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has confirmed it is investigating the crash, and said a team of investigators have been deployed to the scene, following referral of the incident by gardaí.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist the investigation, are being asked to contact the commission.
(MH/JP)
One person died and several others were injured in the accident, which happened at about 21:00 on Thursday on the M7 motorway.
It is understood two cars were involved in the collision and one of the vehicles was being pursued by Gardaí at the time of the crash.
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has confirmed it is investigating the crash, and said a team of investigators have been deployed to the scene, following referral of the incident by gardaí.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist the investigation, are being asked to contact the commission.
(MH/JP)
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