A man in his 40s has died in a single car crash in Meath.
The crash occurred at approximately 2.30pm on Saturday afternoon near Dunboyne. The was driver was the only person involved in the crash.
He was taken from the scene to St James's Hospital where was pronounced dead. The scene is currently closed off for a technical examination.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the crash. A spokesman said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Dunboyne, County Meath on Saturday, 24th June, 2023.
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"The single vehicle collision occurred on the R154 at Piercetown near Dunboyne at approximately 2:30pm. The driver and sole occupant of the car, a male in his 40s, was removed from the scene by Ambulance to St James’s Hospital, Dublin where he was later pronounced dead.
"The scene is currently closed to traffic to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place. Gardai in Ashbourne are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
"Any road users who were travelling in on the R154 near Dunboyne at the time of the collision who may have camera footage (including dash cam), is asked to make this available to investigating Gardai."
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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