Issue Date: 10th February 2024
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 9:30pm on Friday 9th February 2024 on the N2 at Knavinstown, Ashbourne, County Meath.
The pedestrian, a male in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The lorry driver was uninjured.
A technical examination of the scene was conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators this morning and the road is expected to reopen shortly.
Gardaí 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 the N2 in the Knavinstown area between 9:15pm and 9:45pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
