Teenage motorcyclist dies in Co Donegal crash; Gardaí seek witnesses

RTÉ News reports with sadness on the tragic death of a teenage motorcyclist following a collision in County Donegal. The incident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon in Cloghan, has resulted in the closure of the R252 for technical examination.

The young rider was pronounced dead at the scene, a somber outcome that has cast a shadow over the community. The body was subsequently removed to Letterkenny University Hospital. Thankfully, no other injuries have been reported in connection with the collision.

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The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital.

As the investigation into the circumstances of the crash gets underway, Gardaí are making a specific appeal to the public. They are urging anyone who may have been in the vicinity between 4 pm and 5 pm and possesses any relevant camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, to come forward. This information is crucial for the technical examination of the scene and the ongoing investigation.

This unfortunate event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers on our roads. RTÉ News will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available, while extending condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 4pm and 5pm have been asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.