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Elderly Man Dies in Co Louth Road Collision
6 Mar
Summary
- An elderly man in his 80s tragically died following a road crash.
- The single-vehicle collision occurred on the N33 at Cappocksgreen.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A man in his 80s tragically lost his life following a road traffic collision in Ardee, County Louth. The incident involved a single vehicle and occurred on the N33 at Cappocksgreen on Thursday afternoon, just after 3 PM. Emergency services, including gardaí and ambulance personnel, attended the scene. The driver of the car was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The coroner has been informed, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted to aid garda inquiries. Investigators are actively seeking witnesses, particularly those who may have camera footage, including dashcam recordings, from the area at the time of the collision. Anyone with information is urged to contact Drogheda Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda station.
