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Motorcyclist, 60s, killed in crash in Co Donegal
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland /Crime & Justice

Motorcyclist, 60s, killed in crash in Co Donegal

From RTร‰ News · () English

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  • A man in his 60s died following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in County Donegal.
  • The incident occurred on the N56 at Termon around 4:30 PM on Friday.
  • The driver of the car, a woman in her 30s, sustained non-serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.

A fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a car has resulted in the death of a man in his 60s in County Donegal. The incident took place on the N56 road in Termon at approximately 4:30 PM on Friday.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was subsequently transported to Letterkenny University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The driver of the car, a woman in her 30s, was taken to the hospital to receive treatment for injuries that were described as non-serious.

Emergency services attended the scene, and the area has been preserved for forensic examination. Local diversions remain in place on the N56 as investigations continue. Gardaรญ, Ireland's national police force, are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Authorities are particularly interested in any individuals who may possess camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, that could assist the investigation. Anyone with information regarding the collision is urged to contact Milford Garda Station at (074) 915 3060, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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