A man died early this morning when the car in which he was travelling crashed into another car on the N2 in Co Meath between Slane and Collon.
The crash happened at about 12.10am at Glasallen, north of Slane.
The man who died was travelling in one car with another man. He is in a serious condition in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.
Gardaí are investigating whether the car they were in had been hijacked at knifepoint in Dublin earlier.
The man and woman in the second car were taken to hospital where their condition is described as non-life threatening.
The road is closed to facilitate a forensic examination and diversions are in place.
Witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to contact gardaí in Navan on 046 9036100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.