Gardai in Enniscorthy are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N11 at Ballylough, Ferns last night at approximately 10.30pm.
An 81 year old male was fatally injured when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with a second vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Wexford General Hospital. The female passenger in her 50’s was brought Wexford General Hospital with injuries described as serious. The two occupants of the second car failed to remain at the scene.
The N11 between Scarawalsh and Ferns is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to this collision to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on 053-9242580, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
