Man in his 80s dies following tragic crash in Kildare as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single vehicle road traffic incident that occurred on the Curragh Road, Kildare town on Wednesday November 26 2025 at approximately 1:35pm.

The sole occupant of the car, a man in his 80's, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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The Coroner was notified and the body of the man has been removed to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The scene was subject to technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The road has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.

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Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1:00pm and 2:00pm on Wednesday 26th November 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on (045) 527730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.