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Fatal road traffic collision at Ballinastoe, Wicklow on the 8/12/13

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving two motorcycles and a car in Co. Wicklow on the 8th December 2013.

At approximately 1.50 p.m. a 50 year-old male was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was driving collided with car on the R755 at Ballinastoe near Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. The male was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to St. Columcille’s Hospital for a post mortem examination. A second motorcyclist and the driver of car (both male) also injured in the collision were taken by Ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.


The road is closed, diversions are in place and forensic collision investigators are at the scene.


Anyone with information is asked to contact Wicklow Garda Station on 0404-60140 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.