Man dies following collision in Dundalk

A woman, aged in her 20s, who was travelling in the second car, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Picture: Dan Linehan.

A man has died following a collision in Dundalk.

The incident, involving two cars, occurred on the N53 at Rassan, Dundalk, Co. Louth, on Monday evening, at approximately 10.15pm. 

The driver of one vehicle, a man aged in his late 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has been removed to Louth County Hospital, where an autopsy will take place.

A woman, aged in her 20s, who was travelling in the second car, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

A Garda spokesperson said: "The coroner has been notified. The scene remains preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and traffic diversions are currently in place."

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are also asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Dundalk Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.