Issue Date: 3rd August 2021
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan this morning, 3rd August 2021 at approximately 6.40am.
Two cars collided on the R181 in the townland of Muldrumman, outside Castleblayney.
Emergency services attended the scene. The driver of one car, a male aged in his 20s, was seriously injured during the collision. He was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda where he later passed away.
The road has since reopened.
Gardaí in Castleblayney are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who were travelling in the Muldrumman area between 6.15am and 7.00am this morning, and who may have camera footage (including dash cam), are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castleblayney Garda Station on 042 974 0668, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station
