A man in his 20s has tragically died and another man has been injured following a car crash this evening.
The tragic incident occurred on the R135, Old North Road, in Dublin at around 8.30pm this evening.
The man was killed after his car struck a pole.
His body was removed from the scene to the Mortuary in Whitehall where a post mortem will take place.
Meanwhile the passenger also aged in his 20s was taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital where his injuries are said to be non-life threatening.
A Garda spokeswoman said: "Gardai are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the R135, Old North Road, Co. Dublin this evening Sunday 4th April, 2021 at approximately 8.30pm.
"The male driver (mid 20s) of the car was fatally injured when the car struck a pillar. His body has been removed from the scene to the Mortuary in Whitehall where a post mortem will take place in due course.
"The male passenger (mid 20s) was taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital with non life threatening injuries.
"The Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are en route to the scene. The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
"Gardaí at Finglas are appealing for any witnesses or for anyone with information to come forward. They are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling on the R135, the Old North Road, Co. Dublin, to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
