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Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash near Cork

The motorcyclist was found unresponsive this morning on the R515 at Coolnagour between Milford and Dromcolliher, Co Limerick
The motorcyclist was found unresponsive this morning on the R515 at Coolnagour between Milford and Dromcolliher, Co Limerick

A man in his 50s has died following a single-vehicle crash in Co Cork.

The motorcyclist was found unresponsive this morning on the R515 at Coolnagour between Milford and Dromcolliher, Co Limerick.

It is understood the collision happened yesterday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course, gardaí said.

The road has been closed for a technical examination and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1pm and 6pm yesterday are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.