THE man was in his twenties.
Outside Newtownforbes in Co. Longford, a young man has passed away in the early hours of this morning.
According to The Irish Mirror, the collision occurred at 12.45am on Saturday morning, in the small town of Lissagernal.
Gardaí have said: " The driver of the car, a 22-year-old man, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Garda forensic collision investigators officers are at the crash site and the road is currently closed to traffic. Local diversions are currently in place.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043-3350570 the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
