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Case No. 2778Road traffic collision (fatal) · Co. Kerry · 8 Dec 2024

Man in his 20s killed in single-vehicle crash on N22 at Islandmore, Killarney, Co Kerry

A man believed to be in his 20s was killed in a single-vehicle collision on the N22 at Islandmore, Clonkeen, Killarney, Co Kerry, on Sunday 8 December 2024. Gardaí are unable to formally identify him due to the severity of his injuries and are awaiting further tests.

  1. Reported8 Dec
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA single-vehicle collision involving a car occurred on the N22 at Islandmore, Clonkeen, Killarney. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle collision near Killarney. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man is believed to have been in his 20s. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on the N22 at Islandmore, Clonkeen, Killarney. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred shortly after 7am on Sunday 8 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationFormal identification of the deceased had not yet been completed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators were examining the scene, which remained sealed off. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe local coroner was notified and a post-mortem examination would be conducted. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationFormal identification of the victim is pending. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be conducted. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLocal traffic diversions were put in place for motorists. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe public was asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe road at the crash site is closed with traffic diversions in place. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLocal TD Michael Healy Rae said nobody seems to know who the victim is. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHealy Rae said the area has had many accidents in the last five years. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Dec2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí struggling to identify Kerry crash victim due to horrific injuries

    Gardaí unable to formally identify the victim due to horrific injuries; awaiting further tests. Road closed with traffic diversions. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examining the scene. Post-mortem to be conducted. Local TD Michael Healy Rae expressed shock and raised concerns about the road's accident history.

    victim, 20s, male
  2. 8 Dec2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Driver dies in early-morning road tragedy as Gardai seal off scene

    Initial report of the fatal collision; driver not yet formally identified; scene sealed; Gardaí appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

    victim