10/09/2015

Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Road Accident

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a fatal road traffic accident in County Waterford on Wednesday, 09 September.

A man in his 50s was seriously injured when his motorcycle hit a wall on the R448, near Waterford City, at about 17:15.

He was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford where he was pronounced dead.

The scene was preserved on Wednesday night and a forensic collision investigation was launched on Thursday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station 051-305300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

(MH/CD)

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