A pensioner in his 80s has tragically died following a road crash in Co Kildare this afternoon. The incident occurred on the Curragh Road in Kildare town at approximately 1:35 PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Emergency services were dispatched quickly, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson from the Garda confirmed that he was the sole occupant of the vehicle involved. The coroner has been notified, and the body has been transferred to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted in due course.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation of the scene, which is currently under examination by Garda forensic collision investigators. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information to come forward. Specifically, road users who were in the area between 1 PM and 2 PM and may have dashcam footage are asked to share it with the investigators.
For anyone with information, please contact Kildare Garda Station at (045) 527730 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666111.
This devastating incident highlights the urgent need for road safety awareness, especially as the community mourns the loss of a life. With investigations ongoing, further updates are expected as authorities piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Stay tuned for more developments as this story unfolds.
