A man has died in an early-morning crash in Kells, Co Meath.
It is believed the car he was driving left the road and struck a wall at around 1.40am this morning on the R163 at Headfort.
The man, who is in his late 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
His body has been removed to the mortuary at Navan Hospital.
A garda spokesman said: "The scene at the crash site is preserved for examination by Garda forensic collision investigators and the local Coroner has been notified.
"The road is currently closed to traffic and diversions are in place.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Kells Garda Station 046-9280820 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111."
