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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Cormac O'Shea

Motorcyclist dies in hospital after Tipperary crash in yet another Christmas tragedy

A man in his 50s has died in hospital after a crash in Co Tipperary last Tuesday,

The man was seriously injured on the N24 at Fawnagowan, County Tipperary, at approximately 12:45pm.

Gardai have confirmed that the man died at Cork University Hospital on Sunday afternoon in yet another Christmas tragedy on Irish roads.

A garda spokesperson said: "The motorcyclist (male 50s) seriously injured in the collision was pronounced dead at Cork University Hospital on Sunday 2nd January, 2022.

"The scene was examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and enquires are ongoing. The local Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will now be arranged.

"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this collision to come forward. Those with camera footage from the area at the time (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Tipperary Town Garda Station on 062-80670, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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