Issue Date: 20/09/2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Wellington Bridge, Co. Wexford, on Sunday, 20th September 2026.
Shortly before 3:15pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a van and a motorcycle on the R736 near Wellington Bridge. The motorcyclist, a male in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the van did not require immediate hospital treatment.
The road remains closed to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are currently in place. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on 051 426030, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
