Man, 30s, dies in single-vehicle crash as stretch of road shut for technical exam amid Garda witness appeal
A MAN in his 30s has died following a single-vehicle crash in Offaly shortly before midnight last night.
The collision occurred at Ballina Cross, Annaharvey, Tullamore, Co Offaly late yesterday.
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The man was the only occupant of the car and no other injuries have been reported.
The man's body has been brought to the Mortuary in the Midlands Regional Hospital.
Following the crash Gardai have shut a stretch of the road for technical examination.
The R420 between Geashill and Cloncollig Roundabout, Tullamore is closed this morning.
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Local diversions are in place.
Gardai are now asking anyone with information to come forward.
In a statement a spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Ballina Cross, Annaharvey, Tullamore, Co. Offaly shortly before midnight on Monday 4th of August 2025.
"The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man aged in his 30s, was fatally injured.
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"No other injuries were reported.
"The body of the man was removed to the Mortuary in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore for a post-mortem examination to take place.
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"The R420 between Geashill and Cloncollig Roundabout, Tullamore, has been closed for a technical examination to be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
"Local diversions are in place."
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The spokesperson added: "Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between around 11:40pm and midnight are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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