Third road death within 24 hours after man dies in Dublin crash

A man in his 60s has been killed in a crash in Dublin, the third road death in the Republic in only 24 hours.

Gardaí were called to a single-vehicle crash involving a van at about 6.15am on Sunday on the Churchtown Road Upper in Dundrum.

The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene.

Forensic investigators have examined the road, which has since reopened.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Dundrum Garda Station on 01 666 5600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Gardaí are also appealing for witnesses to two separate crashes that took place overnight.

A man in his 20s died after the motorbike he was driving crashed in Carnew, Co Wicklow, at about 6.30pm on Saturday evening.

While in Cork, a pedestrian in his 40s died after he was hit by a car on the N25 near Midleton at about 1.30am on Sunday.

It brings to 61 the number of deaths on our roads so far this year – up 18 on the same time last year.