A MAN in his 60s has been arrested following a collision involving a car and a motorbike in Waterford yesterday evening.
The driver of the motorbike, a man in his 50s, was brought to University Hospital Waterford where his condition remains “critical”.
The smash occurred in Monvoy, Tramore, Co Waterford at around 7.40pm last night.
The driver of the car was arrested at the scene and is being detained at a garda station in the south east.
The road remains closed today following the collision yesterday evening and local diversions are in place.
The stretch will now undergo a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardai have appealed for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
They are particularly interested in anyone who may have dash-cam footage.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle that occurred in Monvoy, Tramore, Co Waterford at approximately 7:40pm on Wednesday, 9th July, 2025.
“The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was conveyed to University Hospital Waterford, where his condition is described as critical.
“No other injuries were reported.
“The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions are in place.
“The driver of the car, a man in his 60s, was arrested at the scene and has been detained at a Garda Station in the south east under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.”
They continued: “Gardai are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
“Any persons who were in the Monvoy Cross area between 7:30pm and 7:50pm and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.
“Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
“Gardai can be contacted at the Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
The spokesperson added: “Investigations are ongoing.”
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