Ireland Case No. 3873Road traffic collision (fatal) · Co. Tipperary · 8 Feb 2026
Pensioner killed in single-vehicle crash on R660 at Holycross, Co. Tipperary
A man in his 70s was killed in a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the R660 at Holycross, Co. Tipperary, shortly after 2.15pm on 8 February 2026. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area.
- Reported8 Feb
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
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- whatThe sole occupant of the car, a male in his 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe collision occurred on the R660 at Holycross, Co. Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred shortly after 2.15pm on Sunday 8 February 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA post-mortem examination will take place in due course. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe local Coroner has been notified. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a full technical examination of the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the R660 at Holycross around the time of the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThose with information are asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on (0504) 25100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe man's body was removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe road has since fully reopened to motorists. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Feb2026Pensioner killed in horror road collision as Gardai appeal for dash-cam footage
Initial report of the fatal single-vehicle collision with Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage; scene examination completed and road reopened.
victim, 70s, male