Motorcyclist in his 50s killed in fatal road traffic incident in Wicklow

The man died after his motorcycle was in collision with a car.placeholder image
The man died after his motorcycle was in collision with a car.

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to the incident

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist in county Wicklow. 

At approximately 12.30pm, Monday, May 20, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an incident involving a motorcycle at Turlough Hill, in Wicklow.

The motorcyclist, a male in his 50s, was fatally injured.

The road was closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened. The local coroner has been notified, and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Rathdrum Garda Station on 040 446206, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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