Man, 50s, dies following collision in Co Louth

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Stock picture: Dan Linehan

A man, aged in his 50s, has died following a collision in Dundalk, Co Louth. 

The collision, involving two cars, occurred on the R215 at Newtownfane (Ardee Road), Dundalk, on Sunday afternoon, at approximately 2.50pm.

A Garda spokesperson said: "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."

Another 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 and 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 [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.