19/10/2015

Garda Appeal Over Fatal Road Traffic Accident

An investigation has been launched into a fatal road traffic accident in Clonlee, Kinnity, Co Offaly.

A man in his early 20s was fatally injured when the jeep he was driving left the road at about 02:30 on Sunday, 18 October.

The man was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

A post-mortem is due to take place at Tullamore Regional Hospital.

The road is currently closed, as Garda Forensic Collision investigators will examine the scene. Local diversions are in place.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact them at Birr Garda Station on 057 9169710, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station. 

(MH/CD)

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