The Smithborough native died in the single-vehicle collision at around 7.30pm on Wednesday night. He was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services attended with the crash happening on the R187 between Monaghan and Rosslea. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward. Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R187 at Inishammon, Co. Monaghan, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 between 7.15pm and 8.15pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on (047) 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station