Man, 60s, pronounced dead at scene of horrific 2-vehicle Waterford crash as gardai probe scene & issue video plea

A MAN, aged in his 60s, has died in a horrific two-vehicle crash on a busy road in Co Waterford.

Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision on the R680 at Adamstown in Kilmeaden shortly before 1:50pm yesterday.

The driver of one of the cars involved, aged in his 60s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His body was conveyed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The coroner has been notified.

Gardai confirmed no other injuries were reported at the scene.

The R680 road was closed yesterday as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene.

The route has since reopened.

Gardai have launched an investigation into the crash and have urged anyone who may have information that could assist in the case to come forward.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

“Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R680 at Adamstown, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford between 1pm and 2pm on Monday 6th July 2026 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Tramore Garda Station on (051) 391 620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”