Gardaí at Leixlip are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Ladychapel, Maynooth, Co Kildare at approximately 3.15pm this afternoon.
A 38 year old male was fatally injured when the 4X4 vehicle he was driving collided with a ditch.
A female passenger was taken to Naas General Hospital with minor injuries. No other people were involved.
The road was closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.
Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01-666 7800 The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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