Gardaí renew appeal for information on fatal Carlow crash

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024 - 10:43

James Cox

Gardaí in Carlow are renewing their appeal to the public for information in relation to the fatal road traffic collision in which three young people died.

Friends Daryl Culbert (21), from Kiltegan, Co Wicklow; Michael Kelly (25), from Nurney, Co Carlow; and Katie Graham (19), from Arles, Co Laois, died in the crash on the N80 at Leagh, between Graiguenaspiddoge and Kelllistown, at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, January 31st.

The male passenger of the car, aged in his 20s, continues to receive medical treatment at The Mater Hospital in Dublin.

Garda family liaison officers have been appointed and continue to provide ongoing support to the families.

An incident room has been established at Carlow Garda Station. 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 N80 (Carlow town to Bunclody road) at Leagh, or the surrounding areas, between 11.15pm and midnight on Wednesday, January 31st, are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information in relation to this collision is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059 913 6620, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.