RIP: Witnesses sought after motorcyclist dies in late-night crash in Waterford

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a road crash in County Waterford late on Wednesday night.

In an appeal, they say the single-vehicle incident happened on the R675 at Ballinahilla, close to Bunmahon at approximately 11:45pm.

"The motorcyclist, a male in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was removed to the morgue at University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination is due to take place," said a garda spokesperson.

Motorists are being advised the road remains closed this morning to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

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Investigating gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed Wednesday's collision to contact them.

"Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and who were travelling in the area between 11pm and midnight are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí," said a spokesperson.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dungarvan garda station on 058 48600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.