A young man died when his car crashed into a ditch near Hackballscross, Co Louth, early yesterday.
The incident happened about 6.20 a.m. The driver of the car, Mr P.J. Boylan (18), of Carrickastuck, Hackballscross, was taken to Louth County Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Gardai at Hackballscross have asked any person who has information to contact them at (042) 9377142.