A MAN in his 30s has died following a horror road crash in Limerick last night.
A motorcyclist in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash.
The incident occurred on the N69 at Cloonreask in Askeaton, Co Limerick shortly before 8pm.
A garda spokesperson said: “Gardai 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.”
The man’s body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick.
Gardai confirmed a post-mortem is set to take place at a later time.
The road remains closed off this morning in order for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to take place.
Gardai said: “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.”
Gardai are also appealing for any witnesses to the crash to come forward with information.
They are particularly appealing to those who may have any kind of camera footage.
They added: “Gardai 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.”
SLOW DOWN APPEAL
Gardai ask drivers to slow down as an increase of “vulnerable road users, pedestrians and cyclists” are out during longer daylight hours.
They said: “In advance of this National Slow Down Day we are asking people to have a conversation with those around you about speed, driving safely and helping to make sure everyone using Irish roads arrives back home safely.
“This is a conversation that should be had regularly with friends, family and colleagues, and should not only take place in the aftermath of fatal road traffic collision when it is too late.
“Speeding while driving is one of the most dangerous driving practices there are because the faster the speed the more severe the impact and the much deadlier the consequences.”
