Man, 50s, dies after car enters a ditch in Westmeath

The male driver of the car, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body remains at the scene at this time.

The road is currently closed with local diversions in place while a technical examination by forensic collision investigators will be conducted on Tuesday night.

The death brings the number of fatalities on Irish roads so far this year up to 96.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dashcam) and were travelling in the Teevrevagh area are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111, or any garda station.