Issue Date: 05/03/2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident in Ardee, Co Louth, on Thursday, 5th March 2026.
Shortly after 3pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a single-vehicle collision on the N33 at Cappocksgreen. The driver of the car, a male in his late 80s, was transported by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The results will assist Gardaí in determining the course of their inquiries.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene and local traffic diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
