Garda appeal for witnesses to fatal crash

GARDAÍ in Claremorris are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road collision at Lehinch, Hollymount, yesterday afternoon.

At about 1.30pm on Sunday, a 55-year-old man suffered fatal injuries when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a van on the R331 between Claremorris and Hollymount.

The man was pronounced dead at scene and his body was taken to Mayo General Hospital where a post mortem is to be carried out today.

His name has not yet been released by gardai. It is understood he was from Northern Ireland.

Anybody with information should contact Claremorris Garda Station on (094) 9372080 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111.