Gardai appeal for witnesses following fatal road collision

Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following a fatal two vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in Co. Kildare on Wednesday, the 13th of March, 2024.

Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted shortly after 11pm following a collision involving two cars on the M4 Westbound at Junction 8 at Kilcock, County Kildare. The driver, a male in his late 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

The road at the crash site has been closed, and local diversions are in operation. Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested to examine the scene. The local Coroner has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses of the collision to come forward. Additionally, road users with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, who were in the vicinity at the time are urged to provide this footage to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station at 01 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.