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Man, 80s, dies in Co Louth car crash

A pictures of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda
The man was pronounced dead at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda

A man in his late 80s has died following a single-vehicle road crash in Co Louth.

The crash occurred on the N33, at Cappocksgreen, Ardee, at around 3pm.

The man, who was travelling alone, was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, where he was later pronounced dead.

A post-mortem examination is to be carried out.

Gardai have appealed for any witnesses, including those with camera footage, to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041-9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.