22/07/2013

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Gardaí are appealing for information following the death of a 45-year-old man killed in a motorcycle crash in Co Laois on Sunday.

It is understood that the man was riding a motorcycle that hit a crash barrier on the M7 at Knockaroo, Borris-in-Ossory, at about 06:40 on Sunday morning.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and a post-mortem is due to take place today at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

Any witnesses to the crash are asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057-8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

(MH/CD)


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