
Gardai appeal for witnesses.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Askeaton, Co. Limerick yesterday evening, Wednesday 9th April 2025. The single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred on the N69 at Cloonreask shortly before 8:00pm. The motorcycle driver, a man in his 30s, was later pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The road remains closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators this morning. Local diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N69 near Askeaton between 7:15pm and 8:15pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. |