Motorcyclist dies in crash in Co Wexford

Man in his 30s fatally injured in incident in Kerlogue on Wednesday afternoon

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

A motorcyclist has died after his bike crashed in Co Wexford on Wednesday.

The incident occurred in Kerlogue at about 1.45pm. It is understood the motorbike hit a wall.

The man, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardaí said in a statement the road was closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wexford Garda station on 053 9165200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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