RIP: Gardai seek witnesses after motorcyclist dies in Waterford road crash

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed in a road traffic collision in County Waterford. 

They say the fatal incident, involving a car and a motorbike, happened shortly before 2pm this Saturday on the R634 at Ballydasoon near Youghal on the Cork-Waterford border.

"The motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His remains have been transferred to the mortuary at Waterford University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The driver of the car, a man in his 50s, was transported to Cork University Hospital for assessment," said a spokesperson.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are currently examining the scene and motorists are being advised that local traffic diversions remain in place.

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Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information, particularly road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, from the area at the time, to contact Midleton garda station at 021-4621550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

The fatal collision is the second on Irish roads this weekend. A man, aged in his 30s, died after the ride-on lawnmower he was driving was in collision with a car at Kilcash Cross in Tipperary on Friday night.