The road was closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened
Gardai are appealing for witnesses. (stock image) (Image: Collins Photo Agency Dublin)
A man, 90s, has died after the vehicle he was travelling in struck a parked car in Co. Laois on Saturday.
The collision occurred on the R433, Tullyroe, Abbeyleix at approximately 10:05am.
Gardai received reports that a moving vehicle left the road and struck a second car, which was parked at the time.
The male driver of the first car was conveyed to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The coroner has been notified.
The second car was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported at the time.
The road was closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R433 near Tullyroe, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, this morning, Saturday 27th June, 2026 between 9.30am and 10.15am, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on (057) 873 0580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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