Gardaí appeal for info after man dies in crash between motorbike and van

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

By Rónán Duffy Monday 7 Sep 2015, 7:00 PM

Sep 7th 2015, 7:00 PM 24,492 Views 4 Comments

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The R331 where the crash happened yesterday.

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The R331 where the crash happened yesterday.

Image: Google maps

Updated at 7.30pm

A 55-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist died after a collision between his bike and a van in Mayo yesterday afternoon.

The crash happened in the Lehinch area on the R331 between Claremorris and Hollymount at about 1.30pm.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash before his body was taken to Mayo General Hospital.

The driver of the van was also taken to hospital as a precaution with no other injuries reported from the collision.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to contact them at Claremorris Garda Station.

Read: 18-year-old killed in single car collision in Cavan >

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Gardaí appeal for info after man dies in crash between motorbike and van

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Read: 18-year-old killed in single car collision in Cavan >