Gardaí at Mallow are investigating a single vehicle, fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Boolard, Dromina, Charleville, County Cork, on Monday the 15th July 2013 at approximately 9.30pm.
A male, 47 years, was fatally injured when the vehicle he was driving collided with a roadside ditch. There was one passenger in the vehicle, also male, 39 years, who was uninjured.
The deceased has been removed to Cork University Hospital where a full post mortem will take place, this morning, 16th July 2013.
The road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and Diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022-31450, the Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.