A garda has been killed in a crash on the N11 in Co Wicklow.
The 49-year-old garda, who was off duty at the time, was fatally injured after the car he was driving crashed at about 8.00am at Kiladreenan, Newtownmountkennedy on the northbound section of the N11 between exit 12 and exit 13.
He was taken to Loughlinstown Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
There were no other vehicles involved.
The road was closed between the two exits for several hours. A Garda forensic collision examination also took
place at the scene.
It is understood the officer, a sergeant, was stationed in Arklow, Co Wicklow and was returning home to Greystones from night duty when the crash occurred.
Witnesses are asked to contact Bray Garda station on 01 6665300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission is also investigating.