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A man in his 50s is critically ill after two linked collisions involving three cars on the R132 at Smithstown, Julianstown in Co Meath. Gardaí say the incidents happened in the early hours of Saturday, August 15, and they are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Sequence of events
Police report the first crash occurred at 2.06am when two southbound vehicles, travelling towards Dublin, made contact on the R132. The second vehicle struck the rear of the first. Both drivers and their passengers were uninjured and pulled their cars to the roadside.
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About ten minutes later a third vehicle hit the rear of the second car. At that moment the driver of the second vehicle, a man in his 50s, was standing behind his car and sustained serious injuries.
The injured man was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where he remains in critical condition. The driver of the third vehicle, described as a man in his 40s, was not harmed.
Investigation and appeal for information
The collision scene is being preserved for examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and diversions are in place in the area.
Gardaí are asking anyone who was on the R132 in the Smithstown, Julianstown area between 1.20am and 2.20am on Saturday morning — particularly motorists with dash-cam footage — to contact them.
Information can be given to Ashbourne Garda station on 01 801 0600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or to any Garda station.
