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Update (1) Witness Appeal - Fatal Road Traffic Collision, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry, Wednesday 6th August 2025

Issue Date: 06/08/2025

Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the L1029 road at Deerpark, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry which occurred on Saturday 2nd August 2025.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single-vehicle collision at approximately 5.40pm.

The driver, an adult male aged in his late teens, and sole occupant of the car was airlifted to Cork University Hospital.

He was pronounced deceased this morning, Wednesday 6th August 2025.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carried out an examination of the scene.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have dash-cam and were travelling in the area on the 2nd August 2025 between 5.15pm and 5.45pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on (068) 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.