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Motorcyclist killed in collision with car in Co Wexford

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and any available camera footage

A man, aged in his 40s, died in the crash near Johnstown, Castlebridge, at about 9am on Wednesday. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
A man, aged in his 40s, died in the crash near Johnstown, Castlebridge, at about 9am on Wednesday. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Tim O'Brien
Wed Jan 15 2025 - 20:15

A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision with a car in Co Wexford.

The man, aged in his 40s, died in the crash near Johnstown, Castlebridge, at about 9am on Wednesday.

The woman driver of the car, aged in her 60s, was taken to Wexford General Hospital to be treated for injuries which are thought to be non-life threatening.

The road is closed for technical examination by Garda forensic collision investigators, and local diversions are in place.

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Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to the collision to come forward. They are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dashcam) who were travelling in the area between 8.30am and 9.30am on Wednesday to make this footage available.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Wexford Garda station, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien is an Irish Times journalist