Man dies in Co Donegal crash

Two other people have been taken to hospital

Garda
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 19th Dec 2023

A man in his 30's has died and two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in County Donegal.

Two vehicles were involved in the collision on the N14 Manorcunningham yesterday evening.

A statement from Gardaí said “Gardaí attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N14, Manorcunningham on the evening of Monday 18th December, 2023 at approximately 7pm.”

“A male passenger, aged in his 30s was fatally injured when a two vehicle collision occurred. The body of the deceased has been removed to the mortuary of Letterkenny University Hospital where a post mortem will take place in due course.”

“Both drivers of the vehicles were removed from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital where they are being treated for their injures which are believed to be non-life threatening.”

“The N14 at Carrickballydooey, Manorcunningham is currently closed pending a technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Traffic diversions are in place.”

“Gardaí in Letterkenny Garda Station are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this collision to contact them.”

“Any road users who were on the N14, on Monday evening 18th December, 2023 between 6.30pm and 7pm and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.”

“Anyone with information in relation to this collision is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”