RIP: Sadness in Leitrim as tractor driver dies following tragic road crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s died following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the L3355 near Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, Co Leitrim
There is sadness in Leitrim following the death of a tractor driver following a road crash late last night.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the L3355 near Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, Co Leitrim on Sunday, May 17.
Shortly before 11pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision involving a tractor on the L3355 near Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, Co. Leitrim.
A male driver (aged in his 60s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Sligo University Hospital and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The local coroner has been notified.
The road remains closed and the scene will be examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling on the L3355 between 10:30pm and 11:00pm on Sunday 17th May 2026 are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station on (071) 965 0510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.