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26 Mar 2026

Roads tragedy: Gardaí launch investigation after man (50's) dies in Midlands crash

Gardaí issue appeal for dashcam footage after fatal midlands road crash

Gardaí in the Midlands are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Daingean, Co Offaly this afternoon, Monday, February 10.

Shortly after 12pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a single vehicle at Killaderry.

The sole occupant of the car, a man in his fifties, was pronounced deceased a short time later.

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The road at Killaderry was closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and has since reopened.

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Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on (057) 9327600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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