Motorcyclist in his 20s dies following Donegal collision

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after fatal two-vehicle crash near Rossnowlagh

A motorcyclist in his 20s has died following a crash in Co Donegal on Monday evening.  File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times
A motorcyclist in his 20s has died following a crash in Co Donegal on Monday evening. File photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times

A motorcyclist in his 20s has died following a crash involving a car in Co Donegal on Monday evening.

Emergency services and gardaí were called to the scene of a two-vehicle traffic collision involving a car and motorcycle near Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal, shortly before 5pm.

The man riding the motorcycle received medical treatment from first responders but died at the scene a short time later.

The occupants of the car were not injured in the collision.

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The body of the deceased has been removed to Sligo University Hospital, where a postmortem will take place.

The local coroner has also been notified of the fatality by authorities.

The road where the crash took place will remain closed off overnight, with local traffic diversions in place.

It is expected Garda forensic collision investigators will inspect the site of the crash on Tuesday morning, to try to identify what may have led to the collision.

Investigating gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward, as well as anyone who may have camera or dashcam footage of the incident.

A Garda spokesman said anyone with information could contact Ballyshannon Garda station on 071-9858530 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111.

Jack Power

Jack Power

Jack Power is acting Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times