Man killed after car hits wall in Baldoyle

The 30-year-old was fatally injured when his car hit a wall on a quiet road between the north Dublin suburb and Portmarnock.

GARDAÍ IN HOWTH are investigating after a man was killed when his car hit a wall on a road between Baldoyle and Portmarnock in north County Dublin.

It happened at around 10.45pm last night at the railway bridge on Moyne Road.

The 30-year-old was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. His body was later removed to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown.

He was the sole occupant of the car.

A section of the road remains closed this morning as forensic tests take place at the scene.

Any witnesses are being asked to contact Howth Garda Station on 01 6664900.

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