Man dies in Co Waterford motorcycle crash

Fatal incident occured when bike hit wall on R448

Gardaí have asked anyone with information on the crash to contact Waterford Garda Station 051-305300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Gardaí have asked anyone with information on the crash to contact Waterford Garda Station 051-305300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

A man has died after the motorbike he was driving crashed in Co Waterford on Wednesday.

The man, aged in his 50s, was air lifted to University Hospital Waterford after his motorbike struck a wall while travelling on the R448 at about 5.15pm near Waterford city.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal crash. The scene was preserved and Garda forensic collision investigators were notified. Diversions were put in place and the local coroner was notified.

Gardaí have asked anyone with information to contact Waterford Garda Station 051-305300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.