A man in his 60s has died following a road traffic collision involving a car and a truck on the N81 at Athgarvan, County Wicklow.
The collision occurred at approximately 11.15am on Monday, 19 October 2026, according to An Garda Síochána.
The driver of the car, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was subsequently removed to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital for a postmortem examination.The coroner has been notified.
The driver of the truck, who is also in his 60s, was taken to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. Gardaí confirmed that the road has since reopened.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users who were travelling on the N81 in the Athgarvan area between 10.45am and 11.45am on Monday, 19th October, and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, are asked to make it available to them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 648 2610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
