RIP: Motorcyclist dies in hospital following Waterford crash as arrested driver due in court
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses or dash cam footage from fatal Waterford crash
A man in his 50s has died following a crash in Waterford that left him fighting for his life earlier this week.
The crash involving a motorcycle and a car occurred around 7.40pm on Wednesday evening at Monvoy in Tramore.
The motorcyclist was rushed to University Hospital Waterford in critical condition at the time but has now sadly passed away.
Yesterday, Gardaí confirmed the driver of the car, a man in his 60s, was arrested at the scene and detained at a Garda station in the south east.
He has since been charged and is due to appear before a special sitting of Waterford District Court this evening, Friday, July 11, at 5.45pm.
Gardaí said there were no other injuries reported in the incident.
The road had been closed for a period on Wednesday to allow for a forensic collision investigation.
In an updated statement today, Gardaí said they "continue to appeal for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle that occurred in Monvoy, Tramore, Co Waterford at approximately 7:40pm on Wednesday, 9th July, 2025."
They continued: "Any persons who were in the Monvoy Cross area between 7:30pm and 7:50pm and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.
"Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.