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10th Dec 2018

Man dies after motorcycle crash in Dublin

Carl Kinsella

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Gardaí are seeking witnesses after a man died on Dublin roads earlier today.

According to a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána, a man in his 50s has died after his motorcycle collided with a car at roughly 10:30am on 10 December.

Shortly after the crash, Gardaí attended the scene at the N4 inbound at Lucan on the Ballyowen (Woodies) exit.

The motorcyclist, a male in his 50s, was taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown with serious injuries and was later pronounced dead.

The road was originally closed for to facilitate examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since re-opened. The Coroner has been notified of the death. The occupants of the car were not injured.

None of the parties involved in the incident have been publicly named.

Gardaí in Lucan are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone who was in the area between 10:15am and 10:45am to contact Lucan Garda Station on 01-6667300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

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