Issue Date: 15/04/2025
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision on R204 at Aghavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, which occurred today, Tuesday 15th April 2025.
The incident, involving a tractor, occurred at approximately 3.10pm.
A male passenger of the tractor, aged in his late teens, was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
The male driver of the tractor, aged in his late teens, was conveyed to Cavan General Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.
The road remains closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 2.30pm and 3.30pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Carrick-on-Shannon on (071) 9650510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
