Garda appeal following road death

Gardaí are appealing for information, or dash cam footage, following a fatal accident in the early hours of Christmas morning, December 25.

The collision happened on the N55 at Clarebane at approximately 12:40am and involved two cars.

A man, aged in late 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to Cavan General Hospital for a post mortem.

The four occupants of the second car were all taken to Cavan General Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The road was closed for a time for examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.

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

They are asking any road users who may have camera footage (including Dash-cam) who were travel-ling on the N55 be-tween 12:15am and 12:45am to make this footage available.

Anyone with in-formation is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 4368800, the Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.