Issue Date: 19/10/2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N81, Athgarvan, Co. Wicklow, this morning, Monday 19th October 2026.
The collision, involving a truck and a car, occurred at approximately 11:15am.
The driver of the car, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital for postmortem examination.
The coroner has been notified.
The driver of the truck, also a man aged in his 60's, was brought to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non life-threatening at this time.
The road has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.
Any road users who were travelling in the area of the N81, Athgarvan, Co. Wicklow between 10.45am and 11.45am on Monday 19th October 2026, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 648 2610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
