A man was killed when the car he was travelling in hit a stray horse in Co Monaghan on Saturday.
Emergency services were called to the northbound lane of the N2 at Creevy near Carrickmacross at about 9.30pm on Saturday.
The man, who was one of three men in the car, had been a passenger in the front seat when the collision occurred.
First responders were unable to revive the man, believed to be aged in his 40s, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The driver and another passenger in the car were assessed at the scene but did not require hospital treatment.
Gardaí said the horse died on impact with the vehicle.
The crash site remained closed on Sunday morning, with traffic diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. They are also appealing to those with camera footage from the area at the time to make it available to them.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Carrickmacross Garda station on 042-9690190, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. — PA
