Latest: Collision investigation continues as garda remains in hospital in serious but stable condition
The Youghal bypass on the N25 will remain closed until approximately 12 midday today to allow the Garda forensic collision investigation to take place. Picture Dan Linehan
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the serious road traffic collision that occurred eastbound on the N25 at the Youghal bypass, Co.Cork on Sunday evening.
Shortly before 7pm, an unmarked Garda patrol car was assisting a broken down vehicle when the patrol car was struck by another vehicle.
The Garda member was later taken to Cork University Hospital where he is currently in a serious but stable condition.
The Youghal bypass on the N25 remains closed this morning and is expected to re-open later this afternoon. A Garda forensic collision investigation is currently taking place.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N25 Youghal bypass, just before the interchange at Clashadonna, between 6.40pm - 7pm on Sunday evening November 13, 2022 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
In particular, Gardaí are keen to speak to any driver that may have observed the broken down vehicle and stationary Garda car.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station 021 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the serious road traffic incident that occurred in East Cork yesterday evening.
The collision, which happened on the N25 at the Youghal bypass, has left a Garda in critical condition at Cork University Hospital.
The Youghal bypass on the N25 will remain closed until approximately 12 midday today to allow the Garda forensic collision investigation to take place.
Local traffic will be detoured through Youghal town and traffic traveling from Wexford is encouraged to use the N72 Dungarvan to Fermoy Road to go to Cork City.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the Youghal bypass N25 from 6.30pm to 7pm on Sunday evening November 13, 2022 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station 021 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
The garda, who was on traffic duty, had pulled in to assist a motorist in a broken-down vehicle, and while there he was struck by another vehicle, causing serious crush injuries to one leg.
The garda was rushed to Cork University Hospital in a serious condition, with a garda escort accompanying the ambulance.
The driver of the other vehicle was also removed to Cork University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Chief Superintendent Vincent O’Sullivan, head of policing in the Cork North and West Divisions, said there was a deep sense of shock and worry amongst gardaí.
“We stand united with our colleague in our thoughts and prayers for him and his family,” Chief Supt O’Sullivan told The Echo.
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