Gardaí at Glasson Co Westmeath are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision at the Pigeons, Athlone Co Westmeath. The collision occurred at approximately 8pm last evening, Saturday 8th July 2017. A male motorcyclist, aged 26 years collided with three cars at the above location. The injured man was treated by Emergency Services personnel at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later. The road is currently closed to traffic and local diversions are in place. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested to examine the scene. The Coroner has been notified of the death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station 090-6498550, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
