Dundalk gardai renew appeal for information regarding Armagh Road crash

Gardaí in Dundalk have renewed their appeal to the public for information in relation to a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Armagh Road in Dundalk on Saturday evening.

The collision occurred around 11.15pm and involved a car and two men travelling on e-scooters. The man (20s) who was travelling on an e-scooter was fatally injured during the collision.

The second man (20s) who received serious injuries during the collision is in a stable condition and continues to receive treatment at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

It is believed the two men were staying at the direct provision centre at the Carnbeg Hotel.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

Gardaí wish to speak with any motorists who were travelling on the Armagh Road (R177) in Dundalk, Co. Louth on Saturday evening, 19th August 2023, between 11pm and 11.45pm. 

Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of the Armagh Road at this time, and who may have camera footage (including dash cam), is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042 938 8400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station