Man (20s) dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Carlow

The collision involved a car and occurred at Ballytiglea on the R702 at approximately 6:20am.
Man (20s) dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Carlow

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash between Borris and Goresbridge, Co. Carlow, on Wednesday morning.

The collision involved a car and occurred at Ballytiglea on the R702 at approximately 6:20am.

The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His body remains at the scene.

There were no other passengers in the car, and no other injuries were reported.

The road is closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed this collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R702 between Borris and Goresbridge between 5:30am and 6:30 am, are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

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

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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