Man, 40s, killed and two women suffer serious injuries in Limerick collision
The fatal road traffic incident occurred on the road between Pallasgreen and Cappamore
GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the L1135 in County Limerick on Sunday night.
A garda spokesperson said the collision involved two cars and occurred shortly before 10pm near Pullagh, Pallasgreen.
“A male driver and single occupant of a car, aged in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course,” said the garda spokesperson.
The coroner has been notified.
“A female driver, aged in her 50s, was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of serious injuries.
“A female passenger, aged in her teens, was conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of serious injuries.
“A female passenger, aged in her 20s, and a male juvenile passenger, aged in his teens, were conveyed to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of non-life threatening injuries,” said a garda spokesperson.
The road is closed pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed this collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the L1135 near Pullagh, Pallasgreen, County Limerick between 9.30pm and 10pm on Sunday June 14, are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.
“An Garda Síochána is aware that images and video footage related to this incident are circulating on social media and messaging platforms. We are appealing to anyone who receives this content to refrain from sharing or reposting it further.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bruff Street garda station on (061) 382940, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.