Gardaí in Tullamore are investigating a fatal road traffic collision, that occured on Charleville Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Friday morning, 3rd February, 2017 at 10 a.m. approximately.
The collision occured when a car and bin lorry collided and the car impacted with a wall. The male driver, (late 80s) who was the sole occupant of the car was removed to Tullamore General Hospital in a serious condition. He passed away late last night. The driver of the bin lorry was uninjured.
The road was closed to facilitate a Forensic Collision examination and has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to contact them at Tullamore Garda Station 057 9327600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
