RIP: Teenager killed in early-morning road crash in Tipperary
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the single car incident that occurred close to Thurles, at approximately 3:45am.
Investigations are underway after a teenager died in a fatal road crash near Thurles in the early hours of this Sunday.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the single car incident that occurred on the L4101 at Lanespark, Ballynonty, Thurles, at approximately 3:45am.
“The driver of the car, a male adult teenager was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to Waterford University Hospital where a post mortem will take place in due course,” said a garda spokesperson who added that the local Coroner has been notified.
Motorists are being advised the road is currently closed for examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and that local diversions are in place.
APPEAL
Gardaí in Thurles are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the fatal collision to come forward.
Any road users who were travelling in the area between 3am and 3:45am on Sunday and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles garda station on 0504 25 100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.