Cork gardaí appealing for witnesses to collision between car and motorcycle

Cork gardaí appealing for witnesses to collision between car and motorcycle

The motorcyclist, a male youth in his teens, was taken to Cork University Hospital with what were described as serious injuries
Cork gardaí appealing for witnesses to collision between car and motorcycle

Courtown Drive in Cork City was closed for a time on Tuesday morning while a technical examination was conducted at the scene of a serious road traffic collision between a motorcycle and ar which occurred at approximately 9pm on Monday night. Picture: Chani Anderson

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision in Cork yesterday evening.

The collision between a car and a motorcycle occurred at approximately 9pm on Courtown Drive in Cork city.

The motorcyclist, a male youth in his teens was taken to the Cork University Hospital with what were described as serious injuries.

No other injuries to persons were reported.

Courtown Drive is currently closed with local diversions in place while a technical examination is being conducted at the scene.

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

“Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the Courtown Drive area between 8.45pm and 9.15pm on Monday, May 13 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí,” said a garda spokesperson.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Gardaí in Gurranabraher on 021-494 6200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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