Motorcyclist dies following collision with two cars in Co Donegal

Man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene in Burt overnight

A man in his 50s has died following a three vehicle road crash in Co Donegal last night. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times
A man in his 50s has died following a three vehicle road crash in Co Donegal last night. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times

A man in his 50s has died following a three vehicle road collision in Co Donegal last night.

The man was driving his motorcycle when he was involved in an incident with two cars on the N13 at Lisfannon in Burt about 10.30pm.

Emergency services pronounced the man dead at the scene and his body was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital.

One of the drivers of the car, a man in his 30s, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The other driver was no injured.

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The road is currently closed for allow for the Garda forensic collision investigators to examine the scene.

Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating the crash and are appealing for any witnesses to contact their station at 074-9320540 and the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111

Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty is Digital Features Editor and journalist with The Irish Times