Man (20s) dies near Ballindaggin

ENNISCORTHY GARDA STATION (File Pic; WexfordLocal.com)

By Dan Walsh

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the R702 near Curragraigue, near Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy, yesterday (Monday).

Emergency services responded following report of the collision, involving a car, that occurred at approximately 11.30am.

NATHAN BUTLER

The male driver of the car (aged in his 20’s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

He has been named locally as Nathan Butler from Ballyhogue, son of Lisa Butler and Martin Carroll, Ballyeden, Davidstown, who passed away last February and brother of Kyle, Megan and Cora.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling on the R702 between 10.30am and 11.30am on Monday 18th May 2026 are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on (053) 923 3534, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

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