A fatal car crash occurred in Keel, Ballyheigue, in County Kerry, resulting in the death of a man in his twenties. The sole-vehicle accident happened at approximately 7:20 am on a recent Sunday, with local emergency services and Gardaí responding to the incident. The driver, a young man, was declared deceased at the scene, and no other casualties were reported. A technical investigation of the scene by Forensic Collision Investigators was underway by Sunday afternoon, leading to road closures and local detours.
It has been requested that any potential witnesses, particularly those who were in the vicinity and might have recorded events on dashboard cameras, come forward. Anyone with relevant information should connect with Listowel Garda station on the following number: 068 50820. Alternatively, contact can be made via the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or directly to any Garda station elsewhere.
This deadly incident in Kerry marks the second road fatality in Ireland over the course of the same weekend. A man in his third decade tragically lost his life in County Dublin following a clash between a car and a truck on the N7, between Junction 4 and Junction 5 in the westbound direction, near Rathcoole. The accident took place on the past Saturday morning, around 9 o’clock. The male car passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the car driver received treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
Those with further information concerning this incident are encouraged to get in touch with Clondalkin Garda station on 01 6667600 or use the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or reach out to any other Garda station.