An Garda Síochána have confirmed that a man in his 20's has died following a road traffic collision this evening at Dromquinna, Templenoe just outside Kenmare.
The two car collision occurred at 5.50pm . A male aged in his 20's who was a rear seat passenger in one of the cars was fatally injured. His body has been removed from the scene to University Hospital Kerry where a post mortem will take place.
The female driver in her 20s received medical attention at the scene and the male front seat passenger also in his 20's was taken to University Hospital Kerry to be treated for his injuries.
The female driver in her 40's and the female teenage passenger of the second car were treated at the scene for their injuries. The road is currently closed and forensic Collision investigators will conduct an examination of the scene at first light.
Local diversions are in place and it is expected to be tomorrow afternoon before the road is reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N70 in the townland of Dromquinna, Kenmare between 5.30p.m. and 6p.m. are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 663 1222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
