Man who died in Louth collision named as Ciaran McShane from Kilrea

The man who was killed in a collision between a car and a lorry on the M1 in Co Louth has been named locally as Ciaran McShane from Kilrea who was in his early thirties. Photo: McAuley Multimedia Ltd

Mr McShane, who was in his early thirties died in the collision, between a car and a lorry.

The lorry driver, who is in his early 40s, was uninjured. He was arrested at the scene and is being questioned at Dundalk Garda Station.

Councillor Sean Bateson said he was “absolutely shocked and devastated to hear of the tragic passing of Ciaran today”.

He added: “Ciaran, or ‘Beastie’ as he was nicknamed by friends and family, was a proper gentleman. One of life’s good guys.

“I know the entire community of Kilrea and further afield are stunned and saddened of this tragedy. No one expects to wake up in the morning and hear of such terrible news, it’s really awful.

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Ciaran’s partner, his children, and the entire McShane family at this difficult time.”

A section of the motorway was closed with local diversions in place.

Garda asked anyone with information to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.