Gardaí in Ballincollig are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Cork on the 17th May 2016.
The two car collision occurred on the R618, Cork to Ballincollig Road near Leemount Cross at approximately 8.50pm yesterday evening (17/5/2016). A passenger in one of the cars, a man in his early 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a second passenger in the car (both male 20s) seriously injured in the collision are currently in Cork University Hospital. The occupants of the second car, both female aged in their late 20s and early 30s, were also taken to Cork University Hospital with injuries described as non life threatening.
An examination of the crash site was carried out by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has since reopened to traffic. The local coroner has been notified of the death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballincollig Garda Station 021 421 4080 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Garda Press Office
One man has died and another is in a critical condition following a two car crash in Cork this evening.
Gardaí are at the scene of a collision on the R618, Cork to Ballincollig Road at an area known at Leemount Cross. The two car collision occurred at about 8.30pm on 17th May 2016.
One car with five men in their early 20's on board collided with a second car occupied by two women in their late 20's. A passenger in the first car a man in his early 20's was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car a man in his 20's has been taken to Cork University Hospital (CUH), with what are described as critical injuries.
The other four occupants of this car (all men) and the two females from the other car were all taken to CUH, their injuries are not thought to be serious.
The road at the scene is closed and diversions are in place. Garda forensic collision investigators are at the scene carrying out an examination of the crash site. The road is not expected to re-open before mid-day tomorrow.
