04/04/2017

Man Dies In Two-Vehicle Collision In Co Kerry

A man has died following a collision between two vehicles in Co Kerry.

Gardaí and Emergency Services were called to the scene of the incident between a car and a teleporter vehicle at around 8.45am in Rattoo, Ballyduff today, 04 April.

The driver of the car, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the teleporter was uninjured. The Garda Technical Bureau and the State Pathologist have been requested to attend the scene.

A man in his 60s has been arrested by investigating Gardaí and is currently detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Listowel Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with any information to contact Listowel Garda Station 068 50820 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

(LM/CD)

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