Motorcyclist (60s) dies in single vehicle collision in Cork

The single-vehicle collision happened on the R579 at Glen South in Banteer, with Gardaí called to the scene at 6:45pm.
Motorcyclist (60s) dies in single vehicle collision in Cork

Kenneth Fox

A motorcyclist in his 60s has been killed after a crash in Cork on Sunday evening.

The single-vehicle collision happened on the R579 at Glen South in Banteer, with Gardaí called to the scene at 6:45pm.

The road between Banteer and Nad remains closed this morning while a technical examination is carried out.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone who was in the area with dash cam footage to make it available to them.

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