Issue Date: 27th November 2023
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Chapel Lane, Mountmellick, Co. Laois this evening Monday 27th November 2023 at approx. 4.55pm.
The collision involved a pedestrian and a lorry. The male pedestrian, aged in his 70s, was fatally injured and his body is currently at the scene. The male driver of the lorry, did not require medical attention.
The road remains closed at this time as Garda Forensic Collision investigators are due to examine the scene. Local diversions are in place.
Garda are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on Chapel Lane, N80, Mountmellick, Co. Laois between 4.30pm and 5.00pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057-8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
