Male (18) dies in fatal collision at Kilcogy

Gardaí in Cavan are investigating a three-vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Kilcogy at approximately 7.30am this morning, December 26.

A 18-year-old male, the only occupant in his vehicle, was fatally injured when the car he was driving was in a collision with a truck and another car. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to Cavan General Hospital. No other persons were injured.  

The road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.

Investigating Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Cavan Garda Station on (049) 436 8800, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.