Gardaí at Thomastown are investigating a single vehicle, fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N9 at Knockwilliam, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny, on Saturday, 23rd November 2013 at approximately 9.15pm.
A male, 42 years, sole occupant of vehicle, was fatally injured when the car he was driving collided with a bridge. He was pronounced dead at scene and removed to Waterford Regional Hospital, where a full post mortem will take place tomorrow, Monday 25th November 2013.
The vehicle was travelling on the N9 from Ballyhale in the direction of Mullinavat, County Kilkenny.
The road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and diversions are in place.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Thomastown Garda Station on 056 7754150, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
