26/07/2016

Man Killed In Collision In Maynooth, Co Kildare

A 38-year-old man has been killed in a single vehicle road traffic collision at Ladychapel, Maynooth, Co Kildare.

The man was fatally injured when his 4x4 vehicle collided with a ditch at about 3.15pm on Monday.

A female passenger in the vehicle remains in Naas General Hospital, but it is understood that she suffered minor injuries.

The road was closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened. 

Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01-666 7800 The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(MH/LM)

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