Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Dunboyne, Co Meath. 

According to Gardaí, the single vehicle collision occurred on the R154 at Piercetown near Dunboyne at approximately 2.30pm. 

The man, aged in his 40s, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. He was brought to St James’s Hospital, Dublin, where he was pronounced dead. 

The road was closed to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place. Investigation are ongoing. 

Gardaí in Ashbourne are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. 

Any road users who were travelling in on the R154 near Dunboyne at the time of the collision who may have camera footage (including dash cam), is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí. 

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.