Garda appeal over car containing gun at fatal Limerick collision
The three-vehicle collision occurred on the N21 between Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale on Monday night
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying one of the vehicles involved in a fatal road traffic collision in County Limerick on Monday night.
The three-vehicle collision on the N21, between Abbeyfeale and Newcastle West, occurred at approximately 11pm.
A garda spokesperson said the male passenger of the first car, aged in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“His body has been conveyed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The coroner has been notified.
“The driver of the first car left the scene on foot and gardaí are seeking to identify this person,” said a garda spokesperson.
Gardai have confirmed a firearm was recovered from the vehicle and will be subject to further technical and ballistic analysis.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen the first vehicle, a Seat Leon with the registration plate KV12-KHP in the Kerry, Limerick and Cork North areas between Sunday June 7 and Monday, June 8 to come forward.
“Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking with any business premises that may have provided accommodation to any occupants of this vehicle, as well as service stations where occupants of the vehicle may have obtained petrol.
“Gardaí are also continuing to appeal to road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N21 from Newcastle West towards Abbeyfeale between 11pm and 11.30pm on Monday, June 8, to make this footage available to investigating gardaí,” said a garda spokesperson.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle West garda station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.