Gardai in Drogheda are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred in Monasterboice on the 20th November 2015.
The collision between two cars occurred at approximately 6.15am at Tully Esker, on the Drogheda to Monasterboice Road. The male (36 years) driver of one car was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene, his body remains at the scene. The driver and passenger (one male, one female both in their 30's) of the other car have been taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital where their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The road is currently closed to facilitate a Forensic Collision examination and diversions are in place.
Gardai in Drogheda are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have been on the road between 5.45am and 6.30am this morning the 20th November to contact them on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
