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Irish Mirror
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John Patrick Kierans

Tragedy as man, 70s, killed in horror Kildare motorbike crash

An elderly man has died after a horror motorbike crash in Kildare on Monday evening.

The tragic incident happened in the Derrycrib area of Donadea at around 6pm.

The driver of the bike, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His body was taken to Naas General Hospital where a post-mortem will be carried out.

The road - between Donadea and Timahoe - remains closed while Garda Forensic Investigators examine the scene.

Gardai are asking for anyone who was in the area - particularly those who may have dash-cam footage - to come forward.

The crash happened in the Derrycrib area of Donadea in Co Kildare. (Google Maps)

A spokesman said: "Gardaí in Naas are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward. Gardaí are particularly appealing to any road users who were travelling between Timahoe and Donadea between 5.30pm and 6.15pm on Monday evening, and who may have camera (dash cam) footage to make it available.

"Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

"Investigations are ongoing."

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