US EditionMotorcyclist, 20s, Dies Following Road Crash in Co Laois
COUNTY LAOIS, IRELAND, JUL 9 – Gardaí are investigating the cause of the fatal crash and have urged witnesses with footage or information to come forward to assist with inquiries.
- A man in his twenties lost his life after a motorcycle accident involving only his vehicle occurred around 7:50pm on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, on the N77 near Abbeyleix in County Laois.
- The crash took place where Ballyroan Road meets Portlaoise Road on the N77, involving only the motorcyclist, prompting Gardaí to begin an investigation.
- Emergency services responded immediately, the man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital mortuary in Portlaoise for a post-mortem.
- Garda forensic collision investigators conducted a technical examination on Wednesday morning, preserving the scene while the road from Main Street Abbeyleix to Tonduff Cross was closed with diversions in place.
- Gardaí have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or recorded footage between 7pm and 8pm to get in touch with Abbeyleix Garda Station by phone, call the Garda Confidential Line, or reach out to any local Garda station with any information.
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