Local diversions are in place to facilitate a forensic investigation following a fatal collision involving one car outside Tralee, on the N21 Tralee bypass.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a male in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision with a tree around 10.20 this morning.
Emergency services attended the scene, including four units from the Tralee Fire Service
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are currently carrying out a technical examination.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this collision. They are particularly appealing to those with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, from the area at the time to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tralee Garda Station at 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.