Two motorcyclists die in separate crashes within an hour

Two motorcyclists died on the region's roads yesterday (Saturday) after separate crashes in Castleblayney and Athboy within an hour of each other.

The first occurred in Castleblayney at approximately 5.10pm when a motorcycle collided with a roundabout on the N2 near Tullyvin. The driver of the motorcycle, a male aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Coroner was notified and his body was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda where a post-mortem will take place in due course.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are at the scene and the N2 is currently closed. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. Any road users who were travelling on the N2 near Castleblayney between 4.45pm and 5.30pm this afternoon and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castleblayney Garda Station on 042 974 7900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Meanwhile the crash in Athboy, Co. Meath occurred at approximately 6pm.

A motorcycle and a car collided on the N51 at Caucestown. The driver of the motorcycle, a male aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Coroner was notified and his body was taken to the mortuary at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan where a post-mortem will take place at a later date. The driver and passenger of the car were treated by paramedics at the scene.

The scene is currently preserved for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The N51 is currently closed and local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward. Any road users who were travelling on the N51 between Athboy and Delvin between 5.30pm and 6.30pm this evening and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kells Garda Station on 046 928 0820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.