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Fatal Road Traffic Collision Shercock Co. Cavan 2nd February 2026

Issue Date: 02/02/2026

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Shercock Co. Cavan on Monday 2nd February 2026. Shortly before 7:30am Emergency Services and Gardaí responded to a collision involving a car and a lorry on the R192 at Corcloughan, Shercock.

The driver of the car, a male in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.

The lorry driver, a male in his 60s, was taken to hospital for assessment. The road remains closed pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions remain in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who were in the area at the time and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bailieboro Garda Station on 042 9694570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.