Issue Date: 10/08/2026
An Garda Síochána is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N3 at Drummallaght, between Virginia and Cavan, Co. Cavan, shortly before 2pm today, Monday 10th August 2026.
The collision involved a car and a van.
The male driver of the car, aged in his 60s, was fatally injured in the collision. His body was removed to Cavan General Hospital.
The female passenger, also aged in her 60s, was seriously injured and was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for treatment.
The male driver of the van, aged in his 50s, was taken to Cavan General Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
The road remains closed at this time to facilitate an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or who was travelling on the N3 between Virginia and Cavan, particularly between 1pm and 2pm to come forward.
Gardaí are particularly appealing to motorists who may have dashcam or other camera footage of the area during this time to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bailieborough Garda Station on 042 969 4570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
