Motorcyclist dies following crash in Co Kilkenny

Man in his 40s pronounced dead at scene at Cuffesgrange on Saturday morning

Gardaí have closed the road pending a forensic examination. Photograph: Frank Miller
Gardaí have closed the road pending a forensic examination. Photograph: Frank Miller

A motorcyclist has died following a road crash in Co Kilkenny on Saturday morning.

The crash occurred at Ballymack, Cuffesgrange at 9.30am, according to gardaí.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other vehicles involved in the incident.

The road is closed at the scene pending a forensic investigation and gardaí have asked witnesses or anyone with information to contact Kilkenny Garda station on 056 777 5000.

Dean Ruxton

Dean Ruxton

Dean Ruxton is an Audience Editor at The Irish Times. He also writes the Lost Leads archive series