Overview
- The collision happened shortly before 2pm on Wednesday at the Sarsfield Roundabout in Wilton, Cork city.
- The driver was taken to Cork University Hospital and was later pronounced dead.
- Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a technical examination and the road has reopened.
- A post-mortem examination is to take place in due course as part of the ongoing inquiry.
- Investigators ask road users in the area between 1pm and 2pm to share any camera footage, with contacts including Togher Garda Station and the Garda Confidential Line; RTÉ reports the death brings this year’s road toll to 167.