A teenager has died following a serious collision involving a car and a lorry in Co Meath on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened on the N52 near Johnsbrook, Fordstown, and the road remains closed while Gardaí carry out a technical examination.
The incident is among the latest Breaking News developments in Ireland and has prompted an appeal for witnesses who may have travelled through the area at the time.
Teenager pronounced dead at scene of Meath crash
The collision took place at approximately 12.30pm on Tuesday, September 22nd, at Johnsbrook, Fordstown. The car’s driver and sole occupant was a male in his late teens.
Emergency services attended the scene, but the teenager was pronounced dead at the location. His body is expected to undergo a postmortem examination at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan.
The driver of the lorry received medical attention at the scene. No further details about his condition have been released.
N52 closed between Fordstown and Clonmellon
The N52 has been closed near the crash site to allow investigators to conduct a technical examination. The closure may affect motorists travelling between Fordstown and Clonmellon, and drivers are advised to allow additional time for their journeys.
Road users should follow directions from Gardaí and local traffic-management personnel. The exact duration of the closure has not been confirmed.
Key facts
- Location: Johnsbrook, Fordstown, Co Meath
- Time: Approximately 12.30pm on Tuesday
- Vehicles involved: A car and a lorry
- Fatality: A male teenager, who was the sole occupant of the car
- Investigation: Garda technical examination under way
Gardaí appeal for witnesses and camera footage
Investigating Gardaí are asking anyone who travelled along the N52 between Fordstown and Clonmellon between noon and 1pm to come forward.
In particular, officers are seeking dashcam recordings, mobile-phone footage or other camera material that could assist the investigation. Even footage that does not appear to show the crash itself may help establish the movements of vehicles before the collision.
Witnesses can contact Navan Garda station. Gardaí have also asked people not to share distressing images or footage online and instead provide material directly to investigators.
Separate serious collision reported in Co Galway
The Meath fatality was reported as Gardaí also investigated a separate collision involving a cyclist in Co Galway.
A cyclist in his 80s was seriously injured after his bicycle and a car collided on the R341 Ballyconneely Road in Clifden at approximately 2.40pm on Monday. The man was taken to University Hospital Galway, where he was reported to be in critical condition.
Gardaí in Clifden are investigating that incident separately and have appealed for information.
What happens next in the investigation?
The technical examination of the N52 scene is a key early step in establishing how the collision occurred. Investigators will assess the road layout, vehicle positions, damage and any available witness or camera evidence.
A postmortem examination will also form part of the formal investigation. Further information may be released as Gardaí notify the family and enquiries continue.
For motorists, the immediate priority is to avoid the closed section of the N52 and check current traffic information before travelling through the Fordstown area.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the fatal collision happen?
The crash happened at Johnsbrook, Fordstown, on the N52 in Co Meath.
When did the collision occur?
It was reported at approximately 12.30pm on Tuesday, September 22nd.
Who died in the crash?
A male teenager, who was the driver and sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
How can witnesses help?
Anyone who travelled between Fordstown and Clonmellon between noon and 1pm and has dashcam or camera footage should contact Navan Garda station.
What readers need to know
The N52 closure is expected to remain in place while Gardaí complete their examination of the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and the circumstances of the collision have not yet been established.
This developing Breaking News story will depend on witness accounts, forensic examination and available video evidence. Anyone with relevant information should contact Gardaí directly rather than publish potentially sensitive material online.
