At approximately 4.45am on Wednesday a auto collided head on with a van on the inbound carriageway of the N13 (dual carriageway) at Trimragh, Letterkenny.
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It happened on the inbound carriageway of the N13 dual carriageway at Trimragh in Letterkenny.
The man was taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he was later pronounced dead.
A spokesperson added: “Garda forensic collision investigators have been requested to examine the scene and the local coroner has been notified”.
The man was seriously injured in the head on crash, which occurred at around 8.50pm last night.
The men, aged in their late teens and 20s, were pronounced dead at the scene.
It had been reported that the young men panicked after a Garda vehicle did a U-turn on the road and passed them but didn’t follow them.
With the August bank holiday approaching, traditionally known as one of the most risky weekends on Irish roads, Gardaí are appealing for everyone to stay alert and cautious.
A 42-year-old driver also died following a head-on collision at Dunboyne, Co Meath, while a man in his 20s was killed in a crash near Kilcock, Co Kildare. His injuries are serious but not thought to be life threatening.
The main Derry to Letterkenny road remained closed for much of yesterday as investigations continued around the mangled remains of the two vehicles.
“In the past seven days, 10 people have been killed on the roads”.
There were scenes of uncontrollable grief as the men’s families visited the scene on Wednesday.
The driver of the truck was taken to Blanchardstown Hospital with what are described as “minor injuries”.
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Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 6667800, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
