Gardaí at Leixlip Co Kildare are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Ladychapel, Maynooth, Co Kildare at approximately 3.15pm on Monday.

A 38 year old male was fatally injured when the 4X4 vehicle he was driving crashed into a ditch. A female passenger was taken to Naas General Hospital with minor injuries. No other persons were involved.

The road was closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.