Man (30s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Wexford

The incident happened on the R738 at Growtown Upper at approximately 6.20 am. 
Man (30s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Wexford

Michael Bolton

A motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle collision in Barntown, Co. Wexford, on Monday morning.

The incident happened on the R738 at Growtown Upper at approximately 6.20 am.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The coroner has been notified.

No other injuries were reported at the time.

The R738 is currently closed pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 6.00 am and 6.30 am on Monday 1st December 2025, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information should contact Wexford Garda Station on (053) 916 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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