Another fatality on our roads
08:05, 04 Dec 2025Updated 08:16, 04 Dec 2025
Long lines of traffic now Eastbound from the Sarsfield Road r/a
A man lost his life in a single car accident in Cork City yesterday – adding another tragedy to the serious toll on our roads across 2025.
Gardai are this morning appealing for witnesses following a fatal single vehicle road traffic incident that occurred at the busy Sarsfield Roundabout, Wilton, Cork City, yesterday, Wednesday 3rd December.
The incident, involving a car, occurred at approximately 1.50pm.
The driver, a man aged in his 50’s, was conveyed to Cork University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The scene was preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Gardai say the road has since reopened.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1:00pm and 2:00pm on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on (021) 4947120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.