Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal Tipperary lawnmower crash that resulted in the death of a man in his 30s.
The victim has been locally named as Kieran McArdle, a resident of Ballypatrick, Clonmel. The tragic incident occurred on the N76 at Kilcash Cross at approximately 9:50pm on Thursday, April 11.
Mr McArdle was travelling on a ride-on lawnmower when it was involved in a collision with a car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other injuries have been reported. Investigating officers are now seeking assistance from the public, particularly two motorists believed to have been in the vicinity at the time.
“Gardaí are particularly looking to speak with two motorists who may have passed a ride on a lawnmower on the N76, moments before this incident occurred,” a Garda spokesperson stated.
“These two vehicles were travelling on the N76 in the direction of Kilkenny and coming from Clonmel,” they added.
Gardaí are also appealing to anyone who was travelling along the N76 between 9:30pm and 10:30pm and who may have dashcam or other camera footage to make it available to investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on (052) 6177640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
