RIP: Gardai appeal for witnesses after a man in his 50s dies in a fatal collision

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Gardai appeal for witnesses to fatal road collision | An Garda Siochana

A man has died following a tragic motorcycle collision in Cork recently

A man in his 50s has died following a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a van.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the collision which occurred on the R587 near Gloun North, Dunmanway, Co. Cork on Wednesday afternoon, 5th August 2026.

The collision involved a motorbike and a van and occurred at approximately 2:30pm.

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

His body has been removed to Cork University Hospital where a post mortem will take place.

No other injuries have been reported at this time. The road remained closed this afternoon for examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.

It has since reopened. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Any road users travelling in the area between 2:15pm and 3:00pm, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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