Man dies in Kilkenny car crash as Gardai appeal for witnesses


A man has died in a single vehicle car crash in Kilkenny this morning.



The crash happened at 9.30am at Smithstown, and the driver of the car - who was in his 70s - was fatally injured.



The road where the crash happened was closed for technical examination but has since reopened, as gardai issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward.



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A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at Smithstown, Mullinavat in Co. Kilkenny on Monday, 30th September 2024.



"The single vehicle collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 9.30am on the R448. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 70s, was fatally injured. The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will now be made for a post-mortem examination.



"The road was closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. It has since been re-opened. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward."Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 030 5300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."



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