Teenage driver pronounced dead at scene of Meath crash between lorry & car as gardai issue urgent appeal for witnesses

A TEENAGER has tragically died after his car was struck by a truck in Co Meath.

The fatal collision took place at Johnsbrook, Fordstown, Co Meath, at around 12:30pm this afternoon.

Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene of the collision involving a lorry and a car at approximately 12:30pm.

The victim, a male driver in his late teens, who was the sole occupant of the car, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

His body is set to be removed to the mortuary in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan.

A post-mortem will take place in due course.

The male driver of the lorry received medical attention at the scene.

The N52 road is currently closed between junction R154 towards Killua to allow for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Johnsbrook, Fordstown, Co Meath, on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

“Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N52 between Fordstown and Clonmellon between 12pm and 1pm Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 are asked to make this footage available to the investigating Gardai.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Navan Garda Station on 046 9036100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”