Appeal for witnesses after fatal road collision

GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Lucan yesterday, December 10.

Shortly after 10.30am, Gardai attended the scene of a traffic collision between a car and a motorcycle on the N4 inbound at Lucan on the Ballyowen (Woodies) exit.

According to a Garda statement: “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 closed to facilitate examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since re-opened.

“The occupants of the car were not injured.”

Gardai 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 6667300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.