Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

The area where the crash happened. Google Maps

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into ditch

The incident happened shortly before 7pm.

A MAN HAS died after coming off a motorbike and crashing into a ditch in Kerry.

The collision happened shortly before 7pm on the Cahirciveen to Sneem road, around three miles outside Sneem.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s remains have been removed to Tralee Hospital and a post-mortem is scheduled to take place tomorrow.

No one else was injured.

The road was closed to allow an examination by a forensic collision team, but has since reopened.

Anyone with any information about the collision is being asked to contact Gardaí in Killarney on 064 6671160 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Read: Woman in her 60s killed in road crash, four others injured

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Author
Michael Sheils McNamee
View 4 comments
Close
4 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds