The driver of the vehicle was also taken to hospital.
A man in his 20s has been killed in a crash in Meath, following a single vehicle collision in the Crossakeel area of Kells at around 11 o'clock last night.
The man who was a passenger in the van was brought to Our Lady's Hospital Navan where he was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the van, a man also in his 20s, has been taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda with serious injuries.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Kells Garda Station on 046 928 0820 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
