Gardaí in Ashbourne, Co Meath are asking for any witnesses to come forward following a tragic road accident on Dublin Road (R135) on Saturday evening. The collision involved a car and a pedestrian, and emergency services rushed to the scene around 7.10pm. Sadly, the pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, was pronounced dead right there. Her body was taken to Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan for a postmortem examination. The driver and passenger of the car, both in their 20s, were taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of injuries that are said to be not life-threatening. The road was shut down for a while so Garda forensic collision investigators could do their thing, and it was expected to stay closed until the next afternoon. If you were driving in the area between 6.30pm and 7.30pm and have any camera footage, especially dashcam, please share it with the Gardaí.
Investigations are ongoing, but Gardaí are urging anyone with information to contact Ashbourne Garda station or the Garda confidential line. It’s always heartbreaking to hear about accidents like this, and it’s important that we all do our part in helping authorities piece together what happened. Please, if you saw anything or have any footage, don’t hesitate to reach out. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and your input could make a real difference in this case. Let’s come together as a community to support those affected by this tragedy and work towards preventing similar incidents in the future.
Accidents happen, but they are always a tough pill to swallow, especially when someone loses their life. The road closures and investigations may seem like a hassle, but they are crucial in understanding how the accident occurred and how to prevent future tragedies. It’s not always easy to come forward with information, but it’s the right thing to do. So, if you were in the area at the time of the collision and have any details that could help, please don’t hold back. Every piece of information, no matter how small it may seem, could be the missing puzzle piece that helps bring closure to the victim’s loved ones. Let’s show our support for the community during this difficult time and work together to ensure safer roads for everyone.
