Gardai in Athboy are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Tullaghanstown, Athboy, Co. Meath this afternoon at approximately 3.30pm.
A 20 year old male motorcyclist was fatally injured when his motorcycle collided with a tractor and trailer. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Navan Hospital. The driver of the tractor was uninjured.
This stretch of road was closed for a time to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Athboy Garda Station on 046 9432201, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
