Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 6:15pm today Wednesday 3rd June 2020 at Ballygroman Upper, Ovens, County Cork.
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a van. No other injuries to persons was reported.
Forensic Collision Investigators are currently at the scene. The road is currently closed with local diversions in place.
Gardaí at Bandon are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward and are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling between Begley's Forge and Crossbarry on the L2218 at approximately 6:15pm to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
