Fatal Cork road crash claims life of motorcyclist in his 20s

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a van and a motorcycle that occurred shortly before 6pm on Tuesday, April 23, at Ballinahina at White's Cross in County Cork.

The motorcyclist (male, 20s) was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other serious injuries to persons was reported.

The road is currently closed and is expected to remain closed overnight and into Wednesday morning with local diversions in place as Forensic Collision Investigators conduct an examination of the scene. 

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Ballinahina area between 5:45pm and 6:10pm this Tuesday are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Watercourse Road Garda Station on 021 4558260, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

This is the second incident in recent days where a motorcyclist has lost their life on Cork roads.

Niall Murphy of Wilton Road in Cork, died in a motorbike crash as he was driving home from watching Highfield RFC play against Tipperary on Sunday, April 21.

Mr Murphy, a father of three, in his 60s, who has been remembered as "an absolute gent", suffered fatal injuries after a single vehicle collision, which occurred on the R579 Banteer to Nad road in Cork.