20/03/2019

Witnesses Sought To Fatal Motorcycle Collision

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to a serious collision in Co Cork on Tuesday evening.

At about 8pm, a man aged in his 40s, died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at Lough Beg, Ringaskiddy.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and has since been taken to Cork University Hospital for a post-mortem.

The driver of the car was uninjured.

The scene of the collision was closed to allow for a forensic examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Togher Garda Station on 021-4947120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.


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