Man killed when van hits ditch in Kildare

Gardaí at Kildare garda station are investigating a fatal crash in which a man died.

Man killed when van hits ditch in Kildare

Gardaí at Kildare garda station are investigating a fatal crash in which a man died.

The man, who was 61, was alone in a van when it collided with a ditch and overturned yesterday

The collision occurred at about 9.30pm at Cush on the Athy to Kildangan road (R417).

The driver was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to the morgue at Naas General Hospital where a post mortem is expected to take place later today.

The road is closed for a forensic collision examination and diversions are in place.

Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Kildare garda station on 045 527730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

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