Truck driver (70s) dies after Meath road crash
The single-vehicle incident, involving a truck, happened in Ballinderry in Enfield at about 5am on Thursday.
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The man's body has been removed to hospital for a postmortem.
Gardaí said the road was closed for a technical exam, but has since reopened.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Trim Garda Station on (046) 948 1540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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