Gardai launch investigation as man found dead after vehicle leaves road in west Cork

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a "fatal road traffic incident" on a road between Bantry and Ballydehob in west Cork.

Gardaí were alerted to the incident at 9am on Monday morning. The collision involved one car. The driver, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was transported to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

It is understood the man was discovered dead inside the overturned vehicle this morning and that the jeep had left the road after being involved in an accident, CorkBeo Reports.

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Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are conducting a technical examination of the scene and the road remains closed at this time.

Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses, including anyone who was travelling between Bantry and Ballydehob during Sunday night or the early hours of Monday morning and may have video footage, to make contact with authorities.

A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic incident that occurred on Monday, 21 October on a road between Bantry and Ballydehob, Cork."

They added: "Anyone who was travelling between Bantry and Ballydehob during Sunday night or early hours of Monday morning and who may have video footage (including dash-cam) is asked to contact Gardaí.

"Gardaí can be contacted at Bantry Garda Station on 02 720 860, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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