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Blackwater, Co Wexford near where the incident occurred (File photo) Google Street View

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Motorcyclist dies after hitting a wall in Wexford

The 26-year-old man died at the scene following the crash in the early hours of this morning.

A MOTORCYCLIST HAS died after he was fatally injured when his bike hit a wall in Blackwater, Co Wexford in the early hours of this morning.

The 26-year-old man hit the wall at Killeigh in Blackwater, Co Wexford at 4.35am this morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road had been closed to allow a garda forensics to carry out an investigation but has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on 053 924 2580, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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