Fatal Traffic Collision near Killeshin, Laois on the 8/9/18

Gardaí in Laois are investigating the death of a 49-year-old man following a single vehicle collision on the 8/9/2018.

The collision occurred shortly before 7.30pm on local road at Cappalug near Killeshin. It is understood the van he was driving left the road and struck a ditch. He was the sole occupant of the van.  Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene and the man was pronounced dead a short time later.

His body has since been removed to Portlaoise Hospital for a post-mortem examination and the local Coroner has been notified.

The investigation is ongoing.