Tragic crash on the N25 near Ballykelly, Wexford
A fatal crash occurred in the early hours on the N25 at Ballykelly, near Drinagh, in County Wexford. The incident involved a passenger van and a jeep and happened at approximately 1.10am. The driver of the van, a man aged in his 60s, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dead man’s body has been transported to the morgue at Wexford General Hospital, where a post-mortem examination is due to take place. A passenger in one of the vehicles was also taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, and their condition has been described as stable.
Gardaí arrest and ongoing investigation
At the scene, a man in his 40s was arrested by gardaí on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act. He is currently detained at a Garda station in Wexford as investigators gather evidence and review the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The road remains closed while Garda forensic collision investigators preserve the scene for examination. Local diversions have been put in place to direct traffic away from the site while inquiries continue.
Help from the public and how to assist investigators
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who may have seen the collision, or who travelled on the N25 between 12.30am and 1.30am and who has dash-cam or other footage, is asked to make it available to the investigating team. Information can be provided to Wexford Garda Station at 053 916 5200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or to any Garda Station.
This incident comes as emergency services respond to road traffic incidents across the country. Investigators will be examining vehicle positions, speed, and other factors to determine the events leading up to the crash. Local residents and road users are urged to avoid the area if possible to allow safe completion of the investigation and to facilitate the remediation of the scene.
What happens next
The post-mortem is standard procedure in fatal collisions to establish the exact cause of death, while forensic experts reconstruct the sequence of events. The garda press office has indicated that further updates will be provided as the investigation develops and that information will be shared with the public when available.
For families affected by the tragedy and for the wider community, authorities emphasize the importance of accurate information and avoid speculation while the investigation continues. The Gardaí thank the public for cooperation and remind everyone to report any relevant information to aid in the process.
