Motorcyclist, 60s, killed in crash in Cork

The single-vehicle crash happened on the R579 at Glen South in Banteer, approximately 6.45pm on Sunday

The R579 from Banteer to Nad remains closed as of Monday morning pending an examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

A motorcyclist has died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Cork.

Gardaí and emergency services personnel attended the scene of the collision, which happened at on the R579 at Glen South in Banteer, approximately 6.45pm on Sunday evening, April 21. 

The driver of the motorcycle, a man in his 60s, was fatally injured in the crash. 

His body has since been removed from the scene to Cork University Hospital where an autopsy will take place in due course.

The R579 from Banteer to Nad remains closed as of Monday morning pending an examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses. Any road users with camera footage who were travelling in the vicinity of Banteer and Nad, between 6.00pm and 7.30pm on Sunday evening have been asked to make this available.

Anyone with information should contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.