Tragic Death of 70-Year-Old Truck Driver in Co Meath Collision

A truck driver in his 70s died in a single-vehicle collision in Co Meath on Thursday morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The road was closed for a technical examination but has since reopened. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and any road users with camera footage to come forward.

A truck driver in his 70s was killed in a fatal single-vehicle collision in Co Meath on Thursday morning. The incident occurred on the L2226 in Ballinderry, with Gardaí and emergency services attending the scene around 5:00am on July 10, 2025 [1].

The driver, a man in his 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was removed to hospital for a post-mortem examination. No other injuries were reported, and the road was closed for technical examination before reopening [1].

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the crash and any road users who may have camera footage from the area between 4:30am and 5:30am on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Those with information are asked to contact Trim Garda Station on (046) 948 1540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station [1].

References:
[1] https://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/national-news/1846935/rip-truck-driver-70s-killed-in-fatal-single-vehicle-road-crash-in-meath.html
[2] https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/1846935/rip-truck-driver-70s-killed-in-fatal-single-vehicle-road-crash-in-meath.html