Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision on the R215 at Newtownfane (Ardee Road), Dundalk, Co. Louth yesterday afternoon, Sunday 25th January 2026.
The collision, involving two cars, occurred at approximately 2.50pm.
The male driver of one of the cars, aged in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to the Louth County Hospital and a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
A man, aged in his 50s, was taken to our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to be treated for non life-threatening injuries.
The coroner has been notified.
The scene has undergone a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Any road users, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time between 2:30pm and 3:00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station on (042) 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
