Man, 30s, dies in crash involving ride-on lawnmower in Tipperary

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with camera footage to come forward

A man in his 30s has died following a road traffic crash involving a car and a ride-on lawnmower in Co Tipperary.

The incident happened at around 9.50pm on Friday night, April 11, on the N76 at Kilcash Cross, near Clonmel. 

The man, who was travelling on the lawnmower, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where an autopsy examination is expected to take place.

No other injuries were reported.

The road remains closed this morning as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a technical examination, with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with camera footage — including dash cam — from the area between 9.30pm and 10.30pm to come forward.

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