Motorcyclist (40s) dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Mayo

The single-vehicle incident occurred on the R331 at Friarsquarter East, Ballinrobe, shortly after 7.40pm
The scene of the crash
A man, aged in his 40s, has died in a motorcycle collision in Co Mayo.
The single-vehicle incident occurred on the R331 at Friarsquarter East, Ballinrobe, shortly after 7.40pm.
The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His body has been conveyed to Mayo University Hospital.
The Coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
The road was preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and has since reopened.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Tuesday 17th June 2025 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station on 094 937 2080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
The scene of the crash
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