Male youth charged following fatal collision on busy motorway

A MALE youth has been charged in connection with the fatal road traffic collision that occurred on a busy Irish motorway.

The collision took place on the M8 at Ballybeg, Mitchelstown, Co Cork, on July 1, 2023.

The youth is scheduled to appear before the Juvenile Court at Mallow District Court this Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

The specific nature of these charges has not been disclosed to the public.

"Investigations are ongoing," said a garda spokesperson.