Gardaí in Co Clare appealing for information on a Volvo truck following a fatal collision yesterday

Gardaí in Co Clare  are anxious to speak to the male driver of a dark coloured Opel Insignia saloon car who may have witnessed a fatal collision between a red Ford Transit van and a white articulated Volvo truck at Junction 13 Southbound on the M18 yesterday.

At approximately 1.20pm Gardaí and Emergency services were called to the scene of a collision involving a truck and a van on the M18.

The sole occupant of the van, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The male driver of the truck was uninjured.

The scene is currently being examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local traffic diversions are expected to remain in place until later this evening.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on (065) 6848100 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.