Fatal collision claims life on N81 in Wicklow
A tragic crash involving a car and truck resulted in the death of a man in his 60s on the N81 near Athgarvan. Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and any dash-cam footage from the area during the incident on 19 October 2026.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that took place on the N81 at Athgarvan, Co. Wicklow, on Monday 19 October 2026.
The collision involved a car and a truck and occurred at approximately 11:15am. The car’s driver, a man in his sixties, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. His body was subsequently transferred to Naas General Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination. The coroner has been formally informed.
The truck driver, also a man in his sixties, was taken to Tallaght University Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The N81 road has since reopened. Gardaí are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or who was travelling in the vicinity between 10:45am and 11:45am and may have dash-cam footage to come forward. Those with information should contact Baltinglass Garda Station at 059 648 2610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
The collision involved a car and a truck and occurred at approximately 11:15am. The car’s driver, a man in his sixties, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. His body was subsequently transferred to Naas General Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination. The coroner has been formally informed.
The truck driver, also a man in his sixties, was taken to Tallaght University Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The N81 road has since reopened. Gardaí are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or who was travelling in the vicinity between 10:45am and 11:45am and may have dash-cam footage to come forward. Those with information should contact Baltinglass Garda Station at 059 648 2610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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