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Renewed appeal - Fatal road traffic collision on the M1 Balbriggan on the 29/8/18

Gardai at Balbriggan Garda Station would like to again appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcycle that occurred on the southbound lane of the M1 Motorway between Junction 5 and Junction 4 at approximately 00.55hrson Thursday 29thAugust 2018. 

Gardai are appealing for any motorists travelling southbound on the M1 at this location between 12.30am and 1.00amand in particular where their vehicles were fitted with dash cams or recording equipment to contact investigating Gardai. 

Gardai can be contacted at Balbriggan Garda Station 01-6664500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. 

Previous press release

Garda Press Office

Gardai in Balbriggan are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the M1 South bound at approximately 1am this morning.

A male motorcyclist, age not confirmed, was fatally injured when he was involved in a collision with a truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to the City Morgue. The driver of the truck was uninjured.

The M1 South Bound at Junction 5 Balbriggan is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and diversions are in place. It is expected to reopen within the next hour.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 8020510, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.