Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Westmeath

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene in Castlepollard on Tuesday evening
Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Westmeath

A man has been killed in a single-vehicle crash in Co Westmeath.

The crash happened on the R395 at Teevrevagh in Castlepollard on Tuesday evening shortly after 6.30pm.

The man aged in his 50s was the driver and sole occupant of the car involved in the incident.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road has been closed to traffic while a forensic examination of the scene is carried out, and local diversions have been put in place.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, particularly those with camera/dash-cam footage from the area at the time of the crash, is asked to come forward.

Those with information are asked to contact Mullingar Garda station on 044-938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111, or any Garda station.

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