A male was fatally injured when the car he was driving lost control and collided with a wall.
Gardai at Newcastle West are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Listowel Road outside of Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick (R555) at approximately 4am this morning, the 25/8/09.
An 18 year old male was fatally injured when the car he was driving lost control and collided with a wall. He was taken to Tralee General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The road is currently closed pending the arrival of Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses who may have travelled this stretch of road around the time of the collision to contact Newcastle West on 069-20650, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office.
08:15 hrs 25/8/09
