Teenager killed in late-night Kildare road tragedy as Gardai close road
The road remains closed this morning to allow for an examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators
A young man lost his life last night following a horror collision in Co Kildare.
Gardai and emergency services were alerted at approximately 10.30pm on Tuesday evening, 6 August, of a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the Clane Road (R403) in Celbridge.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that the driver of the car - the sole occupant - suffered fatal injuries in the crash. He was aged in his teens.
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The road remains closed this Wednesday morning to allow for a full technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will take place in due course.
Gardai have now issued an appeal for any witnesses to the collision, particularly those who may have dashcam footage of the area around the time of the crash, to make contact with authorities.
A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana told The Irish Mirror: "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 Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
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