20/12/2019

Elderly Woman Killed In Collision In Mallow

Gardaí in Co Cork have issued an appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a truck on Thursday 19 December.

The collision occurred at approximately 12:55pm on the N20 at Clough Lucas, Mallow, Co. Cork

A woman, aged in her early 90s, was taken to Cork University Hospital where she later passed away. A Garda forensic examination of the scene has been carried out.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information, particularly any road users travelling in the area at the time of the collision who may have dash cam footage, to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

(MH/CM)

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