Fatal road traffic accident at Summerhill

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist at Summerhill earlier today.

At approximately 1pm, a male aged in his 40s sustained serious injuries when his motorcycle was in collision with a car. 

He was treated at the scene by emergency services personnel and taken by Ambulance to University Hospital Galway where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The scene was preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local traffic diversions were put in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonark Garda Station 090 6437 102 the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.