An 18-year-old man has sadly died after being fatally injured in a road traffic collision on the Dublin Road, Kingscourt, Cavan.

 

The crash occurred in the early hours of this morning, around 1:55am. The 18-year-old died after his car was in a collision with a second vehicle, driven by a 19-year-old man.

 

The driver of the second vehicle is uninjured. The body of the 18-year-old has been removed to the Cavan General Mortuary so a post mortem can be conducted.

 

 

Gardaí in Bailieboro are investigating the collision. The road is closed in order to facilitate forensic investigations that are currently underway. Local diversions are in place.

 

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them at Bailieboro Garda Station on 042 - 9694570, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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