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The road remains closed, pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Alamy Stock Photo

Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle collision in Co Wexford

The collision happened yesterday evening on the R738 at Knockeen, shortly before 6.15pm.

A MOTORCYCLIST IN his 50s has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co Wexford yesterday evening.

The collision involving a motorcycle occurred on the R738 at Knockeen, shortly before 6.15pm yesterday.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem examination will take place.

No other injuries reported.

The road remains closed, pending a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators today.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, who were travelling in the area between 5.30pm and 6.30pm are to make this footage available.

Anyone with any information is also asked to contact Wexford Garda Station on 053 916 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. 

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