Gardaí at Newcastle West in Co Limerick are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Ballyphillip, Banogue, Co Limerick (N20) at approximately 11.50pm last night (17/8/14).
A 25 year old male driver (only occupant) was fatally injured when the car he was driving collided with a pole. He was taken to the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick where a Post Mortem will take place.
The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Local diversions are in place.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Newcastle West Garda Station on 069-20650, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.