Motorcyclist dies in early morning crash in Dublin city centre

Man in 20s dies after bike hits lamppost at Inns Quay, near the Four Courts

Wed Sep 15 2021 - 12:46

A motorcyclist in his 20s has died following a collision in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The man was killed when his bike struck a lamppost shortly before 4am at Inns Quay, near the Four Courts.

The scene was examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road has since reopened to traffic.

The Coroner was notified and the man’s body was removed to Dublin City Morgue for a postmortem examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and to anyone with camera footage, including dashcam video, from the crash site to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridewell Garda station 01 6668200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Sarah Burns is a reporter for The Irish Times