RIP: Gardaí appeal for witnesses as young man tragically dies in N4 crash
N4 between Mullingar and Rathowen, Co Westmeath is currently closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N4 at Ballinafid, Co Westmeath on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision which occurred shortly after 0:50am.
A male driver (aged in his 20s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The N4 between Mullingar and Rathowen, Co Westmeath is currently closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N4 near Ballinafid, Co Westmeath between 0:30am and 1:10am on Sunday, March 15, 2026 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.