Gardai appeal for witnesses to fatal crash

Gardaí in Dublin area appealing for witnesses to a traffic accident which has claimed the life of a motorcyclist.

Gardaí in Dublin area appealing for witnesses to a traffic accident which has claimed the life of a motorcyclist.

The accident happened at Fortunestown Lane, Tallaght, at 7.15 a.m. yesterday.

Mr Ciaran Benson (24), from Verschoyle Park, Saggart, Co Dublin died at Tallaght Hospital today as a result of his injuries, a Garda statement said.

Gardaí at Tallaght station have asked anyone with information to contact them at 01-6666000.

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