Gardaí in are investigating and appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Co. Waterford.
Shortly before 10pm Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle on the (R675) Tramore Road near Waterford city. A 22-year-old man was fatally injured when his motorcycle struck a barrier. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford for a post-mortem examination and the local Coroner has been notified.
The scene will be examined by Garda forensic collision investigators this morning (31/8/2018) and local traffic diversions are currently in place at the crash site.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Waterford Garda Station on 051-305300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
