Issue Date: 12/04/2025
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Co. Waterford, on Saturday, 12th April 2025.
Shortly before 2pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on the R634 at Ballydasoon near Youghal on the Cork-Waterford border.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His remains have been transferred to the mortuary at Waterford University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The driver of the car, a man in his 50s, was transported to Cork University Hospital for assessment.
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are currently examining the scene and local traffic diversions remain in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information, particularly road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam recordings) from the area at the time, to contact Midleton Garda Station at 021-4621550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
