Gardai investigating the fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Castleblayney last night have named the deceased as Stephen Marron, 47 years old, from Castleblayney.
Garda Michael Devlin, 31 years old, who was injured has now been discharged from Hospital. Garda Devlin is stationed in Monaghan Garda Station.
A 34-year-old male who was arrested at the scene remains in custody at Carrickmacross Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Gardai wish to renew their appeal for witnesses that may have been in or around Castleblaney last night at the time of the collision to contact Carrickmacross Garda Station on 042 9690190, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
