Gardaí are asking the public for help in identifying one of the vehicles involved in the fatal road traffic collision on the N21 near Kerry-Limerick border.
This collision occurred on Monday night and three cars were involved.
A young man, who was a passenger in one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gardaí have also confirmed that a firearm was recovered at the scene, which will be subject to further technical and ballistic analysis.
The three-car collision happened on the N21, between Abbeyfeale and Newcastle West, at 11pm on Monday.
A man, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene and a post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place at University Hospital Limerick.
The driver of the car, in which the deceased man has been a passenger, left the scene on foot and Gardaí are looking to identify this person.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen the first vehicle, which was a Seat Leon with the registration plate KV12-KHP in the Kerry, Limerick and Cork North areas between Sunday June 7th and Monday June 8th to come forward.
Gardaí say they are particularly interested in speaking with any business premises that may have provided accommodation to any occupants of this vehicle, as well as service stations where occupants of the vehicle may have obtained petrol.
Anyone who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and was travelling on the N21 from Newcastle West towards Abbeyfeale between 11pm and 11:30pm on Monday is asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Images of the car provided by Gardaí:
