Gardaí at Drogheda are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the old N1, 5 miles north of Drogheda, on Sunday 27th October 2013, at approximately 8.30pm.
A male pedestrian, 19 years, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car while attempting to cross the road. The male driver of the vehicle (sole occupant) was uninjured.
The deceased was removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where a full post mortem is to be arranged.
The Monasterboice exit from the M1 travelling south was closed over night to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041-9874200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
