Man Dies and Two Injured in Collision on N3 in County Cavan
The road has been closed for a forensic examination as Gardaí seek witnesses and dashcam footage to support an active investigation.
Overview
- A car and a van collided on the N3 at Drummallaght between Virginia and Cavan shortly before 2pm, leaving one person dead and two injured.
- The driver of the car, a man in his 60s, suffered fatal injuries and his body was removed to Cavan General Hospital.
- A female passenger in the car, also in her 60s, was seriously injured and was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for specialist treatment.
- The van driver, a man in his 50s, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Cavan General Hospital for care.
- Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene and Gardaí are asking motorists who travelled the N3 between 1pm and 2pm to contact Bailieborough Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line with any dashcam or witness footage.