Woman charged in relation to fatal road traffic collision in Dunleer

Gardaí say they have charged a woman as part of the investigation into a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Dunleer, Co Louth in July 2024.

The woman, aged in her 50s, is due to appear before Dundalk District Court this morning, Thursday 18th December.

The collision which happened at approximately 8.50am on the morning of Sunday 14th July 2024, involved two cars and it occurred on the R166 at Annagassan, Dunleer, Co. Louth.

The driver of the first car, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the second car, a female aged in her 40s, was airlifted from the scene to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where she received treatment for serious injuries.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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