Issue Date: 26 February 2022
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the village of Leap, Co. Cork yesterday morning, Friday 25th February 2022 at approximately 11.30am.
The collision involved one vehicle, which struck a pillar on the N71 outside a private residence. The sole occupant of the van, a male aged in his 60s, was seriously injured during the collision. He was taken to Cork University Hospital, where he passed away overnight.
No other vehicles or persons were involved in the collision.
Gardaí in Clonakilty are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this collision to contact them.
Any road users who were travelling on the N71, which is the main road between Skibbereen and Clonakilty, yesterday morning between 11.00am and 11.30am and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
