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Teen dies after Cavan car crash

Cavan General Hospital - Man pronounced dead
Cavan General Hospital - Man pronounced dead

An 18-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Co Cavan in the early hours of this morning.

The crash happened between the hours of 4am and 7am at Lavey, Stradone, Co Cavan.

The man, who is believed to have been the only occupant of the Peugeot 306 van, was taken to Cavan General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

A section of the N3 at Lavey was closed for a time for a technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have seen the red van to call the gardaí in Cavan on 049 436 8800 or the garda confidential line at 1800 666 111.