Issue Date: 01/08/2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the L7797 near Moat, Ballinakill, Co. Laois on Friday 31st July 2026.
The collision involved two cars and occurred at approximately 10:15pm.
A male driver (aged in his 80s) and a female passenger (aged in her 70s) were conveyed to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment of serious injuries.
The driver of the second car left the scene and Gardaí are seeking to identify this person.
The road is currently closed pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who were travelling in the vicinity of the L7797 Moat, Ballinakill between 10:00pm and 11:00pm on Friday 31st July 2026 and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on (057) 873 0580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
