Issue Date: 29/01/2026
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car, at Inishammon, Smithboro, Co. Monaghan, on Wednesday 28th January 2026.
The collision, on the R187 between Monaghan and Rosslea, occurred at approximately 7.30pm.
The sole occupant of the car, a man aged in his 30’s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His body has been transferred to the Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The coroner has been notified.
The road remains closed pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R187 at Inishammon, Co. Monaghan, on Wednesday 28th January 2026 between 7.15pm and 8.15pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on (047) 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
