Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Kilmurray, Johnstown Bridge, Co. Kildare this afternoon, Thursday 10th November, 2016 at approximately 2.45p.m.
A car and truck collided and the male driver of the car (62 years) was fatally injured. The male driver (66 years) of the truck, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Blanchardstown Hospital. The deceased man was removed to Naas hospital mortuary.
The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those travelling from Johnstown Bridge to Kilshanroe this afternoon are asked to contact them at Kilcock Garda Station on 01 - 6757390, The Garda confidential Line, 1800 666111 or any Garda station.
